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Moscow, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stevens County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
197 Population 1,159/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $30,052 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $135,093 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Moscow, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,375
1% below
$30,052 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $135,093
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
13.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
99%
Home Value
30%
Rent
73%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.3% (64% 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 $135,093. 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.

Safety & Crime

Moscow reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 275/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population197
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$30,052
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$497M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$850
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$135,093
Housing Units101
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property275/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband57.0%
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.