At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$26,525 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
Zillow: $211,271
Median Rent
$758/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
18.9% smoking rate
How Moravia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moravia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moravia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moravia residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,525. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moravia is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,271. Median rent is $758/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
17.4% of adults in Moravia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moravia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,525
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$758
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$211,271
Housing Units249
Rent Burden39.2%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation999 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Moravia was founded in 1850.
The median home in Moravia was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.