Moro, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Sherman County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
422 Population 844/sq mi density
$71,563 Median Income $31,795 per capita
$241,200 Home Value $413,599 Zillow
$971 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,563 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,200 home value, $971/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Moro, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,563
5% below
$31,795 per capita
Home Value
$241,200
14% below
Zillow: $413,599
Median Rent
$971/mo
17% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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
95%
Home Value
86%
Rent
83%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moro a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $71,563 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,795. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 118 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moro is $241,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,599. Median rent is $971/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

18.5% of adults in Moro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moro has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population422
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,563
Per Capita$31,795
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$241,200
Rent$971
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$413,599
Housing Units171
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
Elevation1,851 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Moro was founded in 1899.
The median home in Moro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.