At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$44,453 per capita
Home Value
$174,600
Zillow: $269,615
Median Rent
$763/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Moville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moville residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,453. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moville is $174,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,615. Median rent is $763/month, with 14.9% 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 1964.
Education
30.9% of adults in Moville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,840
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$44,453
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,600
Rent$763
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$269,615
Housing Units691
Rent Burden14.9%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Moville was founded in 1889.
The median home in Moville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.