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Moulton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
577 Population 577/sq mi density
$56,806 Median Income $20,897 per capita
$51,300 Home Value $120,539 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 4,144 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,806 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,300 home value, $654/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Moulton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,806
24% below
$20,897 per capita
Home Value
$51,300
82% below
Zillow: $120,539
Median Rent
$654/mo
44% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
4,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
18%
Rent
56%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moulton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.4% (61% 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 $120,539. 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.

Safety & Crime

Moulton reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,144/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population577
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,806
Per Capita$20,897
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,300
Rent$654
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$120,539
Housing Units300
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property4,144/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.