Living in Moberly, MO

Explore Moberly and see how it fits the life you want to build.

13,526 Population Randolph County County City Place Type Missouri State
Overall Match6.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Moberly at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population13,526
Median Household Income$44,145
Median Home Value$153,100
Median Gross Rent$774
Median Age39.4
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home5.5%
Homeownership58.7%
Housing Vacancy14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Moberly is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Moberly Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Moberly and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Moberly

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$153,100
Median Gross Rent$774
Homeownership58.7%
Housing Vacancy14.1%
Housing Value7.0/10
Housing Stability5.8/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Moberly, MO

Median Household Income$44,145
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home5.5%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Moberly and how households are structured

Population13,526
Median Age39.4
Average Household Size2.3

Moberly is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Moberly

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Moberly point to hot summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High87.0°F
Average Winter Low18.9°F
Annual Rainfall42.7 in.
Annual Snowfall15.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Moberly

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Moberly is located in Randolph County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Randolph County.

County Intelligence

Moberly & Randolph County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Moberly is located in Randolph County, Missouri.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Moberly.

Current NarrowTheList data for Moberly shows a population of about 13,526. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Randolph County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Moberly.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.