At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$20,621 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
Zillow: $122,623
Violent Crime
561/100K
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 $122,623. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Moro reports 561 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,800/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$122,623
Housing Units98
Rent Burden47.5%
Crime
F
Violent561/100K
Property3,800/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband83.0%
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.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.