Moulton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
577 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$51,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$413 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$406 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Appanoose County
3
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Appanoose County
6
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 23
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 5 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 13, IA State House District 26, IA
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Schools

Moulton-Udell High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Moulton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lakeview Elementary
11 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
27 miles, NE • 1 star
Indian Hills Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Truman State University
35 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Monroe County Hospital
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
78 miles, N • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
97 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Quad City International Airport
125 miles, E • 1.4 star
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