At a Glance
Median Income
$71,364
$29,901 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $169,559
Median Rent
$895/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How Moweaqua Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moweaqua's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moweaqua 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
Moweaqua residents earn a median household income of $71,364 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,901. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moweaqua is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,559. Median rent is $895/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
16.8% of adults in Moweaqua hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moweaqua has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,093
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,364
Per Capita$29,901
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$895
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$169,559
Housing Units813
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Moweaqua was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.