Mount Moriah, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 126/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $24,512 per capita
$52,400 Home Value $146,892 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Moriah, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$24,512 per capita
Home Value
$52,400
81% below
Zillow: $146,892
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mount Moriah Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Moriah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Moriah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Moriah residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,512. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Moriah is $52,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,892. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

11.9% of adults in Mount Moriah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Moriah has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$24,512
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,400
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$146,892
Housing Units81
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation833 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.1%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Moriah was built in 1947.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (68 miles).
14.7% of the population has a disability.