What are the schools like in Moweaqua, IL?

Moweaqua is served primarily by Central A & M CUD 21. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Moweaqua?

The median household income in Moweaqua, IL is $69,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Moweaqua, IL?

Moweaqua has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Moweaqua, IL affordable or expensive?

Moweaqua's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moweaqua is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,200 and the median rent is $950 per month.

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

Moweaqua has a violent crime rate of 32.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 110.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moweaqua, IL a Good Place to Live?

Moweaqua is a small town of 1,947 in Illinois, with a median household income of $69,583 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Moweaqua 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: 92.9

Moweaqua's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moweaqua costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moweaqua, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moweaqua's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.4 /100k

Property Crime

110.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Moweaqua is served primarily by Central A & M CUD 21. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moweaqua, IL	National Avg
School District	Central A & M CUD 21	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moweaqua sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moweaqua, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.7"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Moweaqua, IL	National Avg
Population	1,947	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Moweaqua

Moweaqua, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62550

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moweaqua, IL affordable or expensive?

Moweaqua's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moweaqua roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,200 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Moweaqua, IL?

Moweaqua's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 110.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moweaqua?

Public schools in Moweaqua are operated by Central A & M CUD 21. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moweaqua, IL a good place to live?

Moweaqua, IL has a population of 1,947, a median household income of $69,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Moweaqua?

Moweaqua averages 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moweaqua?

Moweaqua, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62550.

What is the population of Moweaqua?

The population of Moweaqua, Illinois is 1,947 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moweaqua?

Key numbers for living in Moweaqua: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $101,200, median household income $69,583, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moweaqua side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.