Iowa
Moulton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 577. Residents earn $56,806 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moulton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Moulton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moulton is $56,806, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Moulton is $51,300, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Moulton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,806 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,897 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $887 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,195 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
| County GDP | $518M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,592 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.00% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $51,300 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,539 |
| Census Median Rent | $654 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,592 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.00% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6855°N, 92.6763°W |
| County FIPS | 19007 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |