Moore is a small town of 260 in Montana, with a median household income of $44,271
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Moore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Moore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Moore 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: 88.9
Moore's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Moore costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Moore, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$747
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,271
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Moore's violent crime rate is 407.2 per 100,000 residents
— 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
407.2 /100k
Property Crime
687.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Moore is served primarily by Moore Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Moore, MT
National Avg
School District
Moore Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Moore sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 20.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Moore's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Moore roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,000 and median rent is $747/month.
Moore's violent crime rate is 407.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Moore are operated by Moore Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.6:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Moore, MT has a population of 260, a median household income of $44,271, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Moore averages 34.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.5 inches
with about 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Moore, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59464.
The population of Moore, Montana is 260 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Moore: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,000, median household income $44,271, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.