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Moore Haven, FL

City in Glades County, Florida.

Population

2,131

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,000

ZIP codes

0

Moore Haven and its ZIP codes

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Moore Haven at a glance

  • Moore Haven is about 4.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $40,094 a year, 46% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,700 (71% below Florida) and median rent is $861 a month.

Local data for Moore Haven, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Moore Haven, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,094

Poverty rate

26.3%

Median home value

$104,700

Median rent

$861/mo

Homeownership

74.7%

Bachelor's or higher

4.4%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (587), Irish Americans (111), German Americans (87).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glades County. PPP loans are for Moore Haven.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,597

2,232 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$34,547

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$87.2M

FY 2026, $7,189 per person

Glades County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Moore Haven, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.7%
  • Carpooled11.6%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Moore Haven, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

227

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

185

2.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 50°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Moore Haven, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

16.8%

U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

23.4%

U.S. 11.1% +12.3 pts

Cities near Moore Haven

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PioneerCensus-designated place9.9 mi21.2
ClewistonCity11 mi4.5
HarlemCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
MonturaCensus-designated place13 mi22.3
Port LaBelleCensus-designated place18 mi10.7
Lake HarborCensus-designated place21 mi1.3
LaBelleCity24 mi14.5
Buckhead RidgeCensus-designated place25 mi1.4
South BayCity26 mi2.9
Fort DenaudCensus-designated place27 mi20.1
PahokeeCity27 mi5.3
Canal PointCensus-designated place29 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Moore Haven, FL in?
Moore Haven is in Glades County, Florida.
What is the population of Moore Haven, FL?
About 2,131 people live in Moore Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Moore Haven?
Nearby places include Pioneer (9.9 mi), Clewiston (11 mi), Harlem (11 mi), Montura (13 mi), Port LaBelle (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023