At a Glance
Median Income
$40,792
$31,264 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
Zillow: $228,126
Median Rent
$613/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
1,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
21.4% smoking rate
How Moulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moulton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moulton residents earn a median household income of $40,792 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,264. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moulton is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,126. Median rent is $613/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Moulton reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,892/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Moulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moulton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,397
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,792
Per Capita$31,264
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$613
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$228,126
Housing Units1,782
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent204/100K
Property1,892/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Moulton was founded in 1819.
The median home in Moulton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.