Moscow, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
25,868 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,497 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$352,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$593 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$795 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Latah County
2
Moscow Urban Area
2
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Latah County
4
Moscow Urban Area
4
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 30
Feb 2 6 33
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 2 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 3 5 36
Dec 2 13 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 18%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 6, ID State House District 6, ID
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Schools

Moscow High School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
J Russell Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Idaho
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Washington State University
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Gritman Medical Center
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Pullman Regional Hospital
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
25 miles, SW • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
66 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
138 miles, E • 1.4 star
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