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Moscow, TN
City in Fayette County, Tennessee.
Population
768
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
602
ZIP codes
0
Moscow and its ZIP codes
Moscow at a glance
- Moscow is about 3.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,250 a year, 26% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,800 (48% below Tennessee) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Moscow, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moscow, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$147,800
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (62), Italian Americans (59), Irish Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Moscow.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
8,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,501 per person
How people get to work
Moscow, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moscow, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moscow, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Moscow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillistonCity | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| La GrangeTown | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| Mount Pleasant, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| RossvilleTown | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Lamar, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SomervilleTown | 12 mi | 13.6 |
| PipertonCity | 13 mi | 27.2 |
| OaklandTown | 16 mi | 10.5 |
| Hickory ValleyTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SaulsburyTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ColliervilleTown | 17 mi | 36.7 |
| Snow Lake Shores, MSTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Red Banks, MSCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Ashland, MSTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Victoria, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moscow, TN in?
- Moscow is in Fayette County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Moscow, TN?
- About 768 people live in Moscow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moscow?
- Nearby places include Williston (6.9 mi), La Grange (8.1 mi), Mount Pleasant, MS (11 mi), Rossville (11 mi), Lamar, MS (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023