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Moore.
About
Life in Moore
If you're considering Moore, understand upfront that you're moving to one of the most tornado-prone areas in the world. The city has experienced nine tornadoes between 1998 and 2015, including the catastrophic 1999 F5 tornado (the costliest in U.S. history at the time) and the 2013 EF5 that killed 24 people and destroyed entire subdivisions. On the upside, the job market is strong with 3.0% unemployment, median home values around $205,000 are reasonable for the region, and the median household income of $80,000 reflects a solidly middle-class community.
Moore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
5.2%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Moore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moore, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.9%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Moore
In Moore, rent runs 32% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,173
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $219,711 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Moore and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Moore is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Moore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Moore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moore, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moore runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
229.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,405.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Moore Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cleveland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cleveland County, which includes Moore, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Hail | $3.6M |
| 2024 | 38 | Heat | $1.6M |
| 2023 | 50 | Hail | $51.7M |
| 2022 | 29 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Flood | $29,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Hail | $8.0M |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,500 |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $205,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cleveland County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cleveland County, which includes Moore, is typically good — 207 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
207
per year
Moderate Days
154
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cleveland County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moore has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.6"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 1.42" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.31" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 3.59" |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.32" |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 1.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moore
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-sp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Oklahoma City
Norman Regional
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Norman
Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Oklahoma City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moore
Moore's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Moore
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 267 students · in-state tuition $18,990 · 30% graduate · median earnings $45,886 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
8.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,734 students · in-state tuition $10,181 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma City Community College
6.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,953 students · in-state tuition $5,144 · 17% graduate · median earnings $41,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
11.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $3,853 · 23% graduate · median earnings $44,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America Christian University
5.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,514 students · in-state tuition $35,648 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,267 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moore
Moore has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
10 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moore
Moore Public Library
225 S Howard, Moore
Cities Near Moore
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Moore?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moore FAQ
Is Moore, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Moore's median rent is $1,340/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,420/year. Median home value is $204,500.
Is Moore, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Moore's violent crime rate was 230 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1405 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moore, Oklahoma?⌄
Moore has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moore, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Moore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,340/month and median household income is $80,420/year. The median home value is $204,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moore, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Moore is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from