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Moberly, MO


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Moberly, Missouri

Introduction to Moberly, Missouri

Moberly, Missouri, in Randolph county, is located 32 miles N of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 116 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 11,945 people reside in Moberly.

Moberly History

Moberly was established in 1866. In the same year, the Chariton and Randolph Railroad first entered the area. In fact, the city was named in honor of Colonel William E. Moberly, the first president of Chariton and Randolph Railroad. It was incorporated in 1868 as a city. Moberly experienced a severe structural damage on July 4, 1995 by a tornado.

Moberly and nearby Attractions

  • Tannehill Park
  • Rothwell Park
  • Chariton County Historical Society Museum
  • Walt Disney Hometown Museum
  • Arrow Rock State Historic Site
  • Finger Lakes State Park

Things To Do In Moberly

While in Moberly, one can visit the Rothwell Park and Tannehill Park. The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is worth taking a look around as well. One can plan a trip to the Long Branch State Park, Boone's Lick State Park, and Finger Lakes State Park. Facilities for boating and fishing are offered by the Camp Lake, Rothwell Lake, and White Oak Camp Lake. Apart from these, the residents celebrate the Randolph County Fair every year in the month of July.

Moberly Transportation

Columbia Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Moberly Higher Education

Moberly Area Community College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include University of Missouri - Columbia, Truman State University, and Columbia College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Moberly Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Moberly Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Moberly Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Moberly Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Moberly, MO

Comparing Moberly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime33

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