At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$20,621 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
Zillow: $125,451
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.7% smoking rate
How Moro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moro 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
Moro residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,621. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moro is $31,700 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,451. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
6.6% of adults in Moro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$20,621
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$245M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$31,700
Rent
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$125,451
Housing Units98
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation200 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score2.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Moro was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.