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Moscow, Idaho

Introduction to Moscow, Idaho

Moscow, Idaho, in Latah county, is located 67 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 257 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 21,291 residents in the city.

Moscow History

Moscow was permanently settled in 1871. The early settlers named the area as Hog Heaven. The first post office of the area was established in 1872 and the name of the city was changed to Paradise Valley. Later in 1875, it was renamed to Moscow. In fact, the city was named after Moscow, Pennsylvania and Moscow, Iowa. The business district of the city was established in 1875. The first railroad entered the city in 1890. It is the county of seat of Latah County, which was founded on May 14, 1888.

Moscow and nearby Attractions

  • Appaloosa Horse Club and Museum
  • McCroskey State Park
  • Latah County Historical Museum
  • Idaho Forest Fire Museum
  • Hells Gate State Recreation Area
  • Nez Perce National Historical Park

Things To Do In Moscow

Moscow is home to many parks and open spaces including the Kiwanis Park, Anderson Frontier Park, Wren Welcome Garden, East City Park, Lena Whitmore Park, Bill Chipman Palouse Trail, and Skate Park. You can also visit the Hamilton - Lowe Aquatics Center. The Korns Shopping Center, Moscow Mall, and Palouse Empire Mall are some of the local shopping centers. The Prichard University of Idaho Art Gallery and the Appaloosa Horse Club and Museum are also worth visiting.

Moscow Transportation

Pullman/ Moscow Regional Airport is nearby.

Moscow Higher Education

University of Idaho is located in Moscow. Lewis - Clark State College, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, and many other colleges and universities also offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Moscow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMoscow Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyMoscow College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMoscow Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Moscow Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Moscow, ID

Comparing Moscow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women27
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65

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