Mooresboro is a small town of 204 in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mooresboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mooresboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mooresboro 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: 88.4
Mooresboro's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mooresboro costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mooresboro, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$759
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Mooresboro's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents
— 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
500.3 /100k
Property Crime
1466.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mooresboro is served primarily by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mooresboro, NC
National Avg
School District
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mooresboro sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Mooresboro's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mooresboro roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,300 and median rent is $759/month.
Mooresboro's violent crime rate is 500.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1466.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mooresboro are operated by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mooresboro, NC has a population of 204, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Mooresboro averages 52.6°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Mooresboro, North Carolina is 204 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mooresboro: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $101,300, median household income N/A, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mooresboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
