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Moweaqua, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,093 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$71,364 Median Income $29,901 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $159,263 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,364 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $895/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moweaqua, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,364
5% below
$29,901 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
61% below
Zillow: $159,263
Median Rent
$895/mo
23% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
58/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
39%
Rent
77%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moweaqua 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

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 2.1% (42% 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 $159,263. 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.

Safety & Crime

Moweaqua reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 58/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,093
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,364
Per Capita$29,901
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$895
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$159,263
Housing Units813
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property58/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband91.1%
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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.