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Moro, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Lee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
239 Population 246/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $20,621 per capita
$31,700 Home Value $122,623 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 3,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Moro, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$20,621 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
89% below
Zillow: $122,623
Violent Crime
561/100K
48% above
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
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)

Income
58%
Home Value
11%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
148%
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.