C-

Mora, MO

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Affordability Score: 50/100

Population: 387 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mora, MO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 387 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (50/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $55,313, median home value of , median rent of $829 per month, and 17.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $978 per month (studio $740, 1BR $745, 3BR $1,268, 4BR $1,411).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Mora, MO include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 8.4% and poverty 22.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$55,313
Median household income
Education F
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$978/mo
2BR fair market rent (21% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$55,313
▼ 11% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,307
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
Poverty Rate
22.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
Median Rent
$829/mo
Owner Occupied
75.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$978/mo
▼ 18% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$740
1BR
$745
2BR
$978
3BR
$1,268
4BR
$1,411

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
▼ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
67.5%
Median Age
53.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Mora, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 387. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for housing, commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mora, MO affordable?
Mora, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $55,313.
What is the cost of living in Mora?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $829/mo. 2BR fair market rent $978/mo.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →