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Moulton, IA


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Moulton, Iowa

Moulton, Iowa, in Appanoose county, is 79 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 149 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. About 658 people people live in Moulton.

The People and Families of Moulton

In Moulton, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Moulton, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Moulton nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moulton had a median family income of $31,875.

Moulton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Moulton, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Iowa. Moulton isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Moulton, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Moulton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Moulton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Moulton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Moulton, IA

Comparing Moulton 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
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men41
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built58
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