At a Glance
Median Income
$44,750
$22,136 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
Zillow: $286,240
Median Rent
$860/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
716/100K
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moscow a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 $44,750 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,136. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moscow is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,240. Median rent is $860/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Moscow reports 716 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,968/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Moscow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moscow has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population850
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density664/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,750
Per Capita$22,136
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$860
Ownership34.1%
Zillow$286,240
Housing Units314
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent716/100K
Property1,968/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault537/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation398 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Moscow was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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