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Moravia, IA


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Moravia, Iowa

Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose county, is 64 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 155 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is home to some 713 residents.

The People and Families of Moravia

In Moravia, about 57% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Moravia than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moravia had a median family income of $29,231.

Moravia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Moravia was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Moravia, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Moravia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Moravia, IA

Comparing Moravia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times73
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built46
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