Moore County, North Carolina
Among the top 14% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- bottom 6% for school quality
Moore County is a county in North Carolina with about 101,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and property tax rate. It rates lower on cost of living and school quality.
Official websitemoorecountync.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.5 in
muggy 71%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$284k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 77% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.96%better than 62% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 53% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.8 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.8 inbetter than 73% of US counties
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 45% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 19% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.6better than 24% of US counties
School Quality33.4better than 6% of US counties
Violent Crime870/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Crime1169/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Community
Population100,75981st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2838th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.3%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.3%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 36% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 50% of US counties
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.56better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Moore County an affordable place to live?
- Moore County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Moore County?
- The median home value in Moore County is $284k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Moore County?
- Median household income in Moore County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Moore County?
- Median gross rent in Moore County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Moore County safe?
- Moore County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 870/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1169/100k.
- What is the weather like in Moore County?
- Moore County averages 81°F in July and 44°F in January, with 48.8 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Moore County?
- Public-school quality in Moore County is below average, scoring better than 6% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Moore County?
- The average one-way commute in Moore County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)