What are the schools like in Moravia, IA?

Moravia is served primarily by Moravia Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Moravia?

The median household income in Moravia, IA is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.2%.

What is the weather like in Moravia, IA?

Moravia has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.5 inches.

Moravia, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Moravia, IA affordable or expensive?

Moravia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moravia is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,700 and the median rent is $680 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moravia, IA?

Moravia has a violent crime rate of 233.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 885.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moravia, IA a Good Place to Live?

Moravia is a small town of 592 in Iowa, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 15.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Moravia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Moravia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moravia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.6

Moravia's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moravia costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moravia, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$680	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moravia's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.4 /100k

Property Crime

885.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Moravia is served primarily by Moravia Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moravia, IA	National Avg
School District	Moravia Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moravia sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moravia, IA
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.5"

Demographics

Metric	Moravia, IA	National Avg
Population	592	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rathbun, IA 7 mi Unionville, IA 8 mi Udell, IA 9 mi Albia, IA 9 mi Mystic, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Moravia

Moravia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52571

Moravia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moravia, IA affordable or expensive?

Moravia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moravia roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,700 and median rent is $680/month.

What is the crime rate in Moravia, IA?

Moravia's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 885.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moravia?

Public schools in Moravia are operated by Moravia Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moravia, IA a good place to live?

Moravia, IA has a population of 592, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 15.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Moravia?

Moravia averages 31.3°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 21.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moravia?

Moravia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52571.

What is the population of Moravia?

The population of Moravia, Iowa is 592 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moravia?

Key numbers for living in Moravia: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,700, median household income $53,750, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moravia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.