At a Glance
Median Income
$56,806
$20,897 per capita
Home Value
$51,300
Zillow: $129,962
Median Rent
$654/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.1% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moulton residents earn a median household income of $56,806 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moulton is $51,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,962. Median rent is $654/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
18.2% of adults in Moulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moulton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population577
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,806
Per Capita$20,897
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,300
Rent$654
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$129,962
Housing Units300
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation994 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Moulton was founded in 1867.
The median home in Moulton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.