Moscow, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Muscatine County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
494 Population 415/sq mi density
$120,489 Median Income $45,557 per capita
$216,200 Home Value $278,025 Zillow
50°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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Moscow, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,489
60% above
$45,557 per capita
Home Value
$216,200
23% below
Zillow: $278,025
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Moscow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moscow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
160%
Home Value
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moscow residents earn a median household income of $120,489 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,557. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moscow is $216,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,025. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

2.0% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moscow has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population494
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,489
Per Capita$45,557
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,200
Rent
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$278,025
Housing Units189
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,717/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation640 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Moscow was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.