At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$30,052 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $141,441
Median Rent
$850/mo
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,052. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moscow is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,441. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
8.3% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moscow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$30,052
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$850
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$141,441
Housing Units101
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation3,052 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Moscow was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.