Mount Moriah, MO

Missouri

Mount Moriah is a small town in Missouri with a population of 129. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 126/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $24,512 per capita
$52,400 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,400 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,400
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.0%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.9%
12% higher than US avg

How Mount Moriah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population129
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$24,512
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.9%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units81

Health

Obesity41.0%
Uninsured10.9%
Smoking23.3%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband53.0%

Is Mount Moriah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Moriah receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Moriah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Moriah is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $52,400, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Moriah has a population of 129 with a density of 126 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

129
Total Population
126
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Moriah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Moriah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Moriah is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Mount Moriah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,512

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.9%
12% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $52,400, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,400
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%
Housing Units81
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

In Mount Moriah, 41.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.9% of residents lack health insurance. 23.3% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 34.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Moriah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
28% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD10.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.3%
66% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity34.1%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress16.6%
Short Sleep44.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.0%
Uninsured10.9%
27% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits50.2%

Food & Exercise

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+81.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density126/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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