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Is Moore a Good Place to Live? Moore, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Moore ranks #607 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #273 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and low living costs (90.4, #51 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Moore by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Moore's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Moore?
Moore's cost of living index is 90.4, 10% below the US level of 100 and #219 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,340/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $222,111, 1% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Moore | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 90.4#219 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $222,111#178 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,513/mo#344 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $204,500#240 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,340/mo#580 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.5x#41 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 20%#447 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Moore housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Moore is in the Oklahoma City, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Moore safe?
Moore recorded 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 30% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #414 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #192 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Moore Police Department. Property crime runs 1,405 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Moore | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 230#414 of 1,085 | 408 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,405#426 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Moore?
The median household in Moore earns $80,420, 3% below the US figure of $83,163 and 22% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Moore | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $80,420#612 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3%#98 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 11.4%#608 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Moore?
The median resident of Moore is 34.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Moore | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 34.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 29.1%#828 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 67.9% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Moore's schools and health?
Moore's 18 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $9,662 spent per pupil. 37.9% of adults are obese and 10.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Moore | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17.8#816 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $9,662#1156 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 37.9%#1002 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.5%#500 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18.3%#915 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 10%#656 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 13,294 students are enrolled in Moore's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Moore?
The average commute in Moore is 22.9 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0% of workers take transit and 9.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Moore scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.8°F and winters 40.2°F, with 36.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Moore | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22.9 min#586 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 4.3%#446 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 78.5% | 76.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.3 | 27 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 53.8 | 30.8 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 62.9 | 39.5 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 71.1 | 47.5 | 3.6 |
| May | 78.9 | 57.6 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 66.2 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 93.1 | 70.3 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 69.1 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 61.5 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 49.4 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 60.7 | 37.7 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 50.4 | 29.5 | 1.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Oklahoma Cy Will Rogers World.
| Measure | Moore | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 60.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 79.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 40.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Oklahoma Cy Will Rogers World.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Moore?
Cleveland County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 57% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cleveland County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Moore | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 48#788 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.16%#763 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cleveland County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cleveland County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.022% | 96% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.025% | 94% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.012% | 94% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0051% | 67% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0011% | 59% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0017% | 45% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 43% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Moore compare with similar-size cities?
Moore is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #273 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 63,420.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #607 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 | 22.9 min |
| Sanford, FLPop. 63,730 | #696 | 55.0 | $66,891 | $1,609/mo | 530 | 25 min |
| Millcreek, UTPop. 63,648 | #359 | 60.8 | $98,045 | $1,492/mo | no data | 20.6 min |
| West Hartford, CTPop. 63,620 | #10 | 75.4 | $129,890 | $1,756/mo | 45 | 22.3 min |
| Coon Rapids, MNPop. 63,468 | #420 | 59.7 | $88,251 | $1,494/mo | 146 | 23.2 min |
| Hamilton, OHPop. 63,468 | #1098 | 47.9 | $55,166 | $1,007/mo | 295 | 24.5 min |
| San Clemente, CAPop. 63,273 | #299 | 62.1 | $140,062 | $2,460/mo | 166 | 28.6 min |
| Brookline, MAPop. 63,266 | #2 | 79.5 | $142,101 | $2,835/mo | 124 | 27.1 min |
| Hendersonville, TNPop. 63,091 | #325 | 61.5 | $97,200 | $1,653/mo | 140 | 29.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Moore compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Moore ranks #7 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 56.6 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 22% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 1% below the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Moore's score calculated?
Moore scores 56.6 out of 100, #607 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Moore. Similar-size median 55.5.
60.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Moore's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
82.1 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Moore. Similar-size median 58.9.
48.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Moore's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
48.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Moore's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
78.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Moore. Similar-size median 56.1.
54.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Moore. Similar-size median 42.4.
42.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Moore. Similar-size median 50.0.
44.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Moore's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
43.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Moore's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Moore has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Moore
Is Moore, OK a good place to live?
Moore ranks #607 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #273 of 524 smaller cities and #7 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3%, #30 of 476) and low living costs (90.4, #51 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Moore?
Moore's cost of living index is 90.4, 10% below the US level of 100 and #219 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,340/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $222,111, 1% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Moore?
Moore recorded 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 30% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #414 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #192 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Moore Police Department. Property crime runs 1,405 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Moore?
The median household in Moore earns $80,420, 3% below the US figure of $83,163 and 22% above Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3% (US 4.3%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Moore?
Median rent in Moore is $1,340/mo (Census), #580 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,513/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Moore?
The typical home value in Moore is $222,111, up 0.3% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $204,500.
How are the public schools in Moore?
Moore's 18 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $9,662 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Moore?
The average commute is 22.9 minutes, #586 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 4.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Moore?
Moore averages 60.1°F over the year, 79.8°F in summer and 40.2°F in winter, with 36.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Moore walkable?
Moore scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Moore at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cleveland County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Moore?
Cleveland County's air had a median air quality index of 48, and 57% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Moore?
Moore has 63,420 residents. The median resident of Moore is 34.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Moore compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Moore ranks #7 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 56.6 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 22% above the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 1% below the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Moore?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Moore's population of 63,420 are Sanford, FL (#696 overall), Millcreek, UT (#359 overall), West Hartford, CT (#10 overall), Coon Rapids, MN (#420 overall), and Hamilton, OH (#1098 overall). Moore is #607.