What are the schools like in Moscow, IA?

School district data for Moscow is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Moscow?

The median household income in Moscow, IA is $48,268 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Moscow, IA?

Moscow has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.4 inches.

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

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

Moscow has a violent crime rate of 211.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 808.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moscow, IA a Good Place to Live?

Moscow is a small town of 274 in Iowa, with a median household income of $48,268 .

Strengths: Moscow stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moscow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Moscow metro area.

Metric	Moscow, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,268	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moscow's violent crime rate is 211.0 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.0 /100k

Property Crime

808.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Moscow, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moscow sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moscow, IA
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.4"

Demographics

Metric	Moscow, IA	National Avg
Population	274	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wilton, IA 3 mi Atalissa, IA 5 mi Kent Estates, IA 7 mi Rochester, IA 8 mi Durant, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Moscow

Moscow, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52760

Moscow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moscow, IA affordable or expensive?

Moscow has a median home value of $118,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,268.

What is the crime rate in Moscow, IA?

Moscow's violent crime rate is 211.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moscow?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Moscow, IA a good place to live?

Moscow, IA has a population of 274, a median household income of $48,268, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Moscow?

Moscow averages 30.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 29.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moscow?

Moscow, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52760.

What is the population of Moscow?

The population of Moscow, Iowa is 274 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moscow?

Key numbers for living in Moscow: median home $118,000, median household income $48,268, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moscow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.