Moscow, IA

Iowa

Moscow is a small town in Iowa with a population of 494. Residents earn $120,489 per year, which is 60% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
494 Population 415/sq mi density
$120,489 Median Income $45,557 per capita
$216,200 Home Value $245,830 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,489 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,200 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,489
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $216,200
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Moscow Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population494
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,489
Per Capita$45,557
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,242M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,830

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation640 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Libraries3

Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moscow receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Moscow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moscow is $120,489, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Moscow among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moscow is $216,200, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Moscow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Moscow has a population of 494 with a density of 415 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

494
Total Population
415
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.8%
Female 32.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Moscow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Moscow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moscow is $120,489, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Moscow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,489
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,557
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$71,292

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,233
County GDP$3,242M

Business (County)

Restaurants105
Healthcare99
Retail128
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,864
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Moscow is $216,200, 23% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,830.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,200
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,830

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$125
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio72.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,864
39% above US avg
Effective Rate2.25%
In Moscow, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 24.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Moscow vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
24% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.5%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Checkup Rate74.4%
Premature Death7,717/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities99

Crime Rates: Moscow vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Moscow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates41.5707°N, 91.0743°W
County FIPS19139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.6%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.0%
94% below US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.73
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density415/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants105
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home5.1%

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