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Moscow, IA
Census-designated place in Muscatine County, Iowa.
Population
614
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
516
ZIP codes
0
Moscow and its ZIP codes
Moscow at a glance
- Moscow is about 9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,181 a year, 16% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800.
Local data for Moscow, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moscow, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,181
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$201,800
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
2.8%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (147), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscatine County. PPP loans are for Moscow.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,276
20,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Moscow, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moscow, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moscow, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Moscow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiltonCity | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| AtalissaCity | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.5 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| DurantCity | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| West LibertyCity | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MuscatineCity | 11 mi | 18.2 |
| StocktonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| BennettCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NicholsCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| TiptonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| New LibertyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Illinois City, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| West BranchCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moscow, IA in?
- Moscow is in Muscatine County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Moscow, IA?
- About 614 people live in Moscow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moscow?
- Nearby places include Wilton (2.9 mi), Atalissa (4.7 mi), Kent Estates (7.5 mi), Rochester (7.9 mi), Durant (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023