At a Glance
Median Income
$26,250
$10,444 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
Zillow: $130,373
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
58.7%
29.8% smoking rate
How Mosses Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mosses's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mosses a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mosses residents earn a median household income of $26,250 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,444. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mosses is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,373. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
4.2% of adults in Mosses hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mosses has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population865
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,250
Per Capita$10,444
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,283
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$130,373
Housing Units313
Rent Burden41.5%
Health
Obesity58.7%
Diabetes25.8%
Smoking29.8%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death19,891/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation182 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband62.4%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mosses was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.