What are the schools like in Moro, IL?

Moro is served primarily by Bethalto CUSD 8. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Moro?

The median household income in Moro, IL is $81,090 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 Moro, IL?

Moro has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Moro, IL affordable or expensive?

Moro's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moro is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moro, IL?

Moro has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moro, IL a Good Place to Live?

Moro is a small town of 420 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,090 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Moro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Moro 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: 96.3

Moro's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moro costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moro, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,090	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moro's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Moro is served primarily by Bethalto CUSD 8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moro, IL	National Avg
School District	Bethalto CUSD 8	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moro sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moro, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Moro, IL	National Avg
Population	420	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 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	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bethalto, IL 2 mi Rosewood Heights, IL 4 mi Holiday Shores, IL 5 mi Wood River, IL 5 mi East Alton, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Moro

Moro, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62067

Moro vs Other Cities

Moro, IL vs Bethalto, IL Moro, IL vs Rosewood Heights, IL Moro, IL vs Holiday Shores, IL Moro, IL vs Wood River, IL Moro, IL vs East Alton, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moro, IL affordable or expensive?

Moro's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moro roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Moro, IL?

Moro's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moro?

Public schools in Moro are operated by Bethalto CUSD 8. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moro, IL a good place to live?

Moro, IL has a population of 420, a median household income of $81,090, 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 Moro?

Moro averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moro?

Moro, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62067.

What is the population of Moro?

The population of Moro, Illinois is 420 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moro?

Key numbers for living in Moro: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $233,800, median household income $81,090, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.