At a Glance
Median Income
$84,744
$37,418 per capita
Home Value
$251,300
Zillow: $244,048
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.5% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moro residents earn a median household income of $84,744 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,418. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moro is $251,300 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,048. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
33.2% of adults in Moro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,532/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,744
Per Capita$37,418
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$244,048
Housing Units167
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation527 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Moro was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.