The Town FilesMoberly, Missouri
City in Randolph County · population 13,783 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,100
- Household income
- $44,145
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.4
Moberly is a city of 13,783 people in Randolph County, Missouri. The median home is worth $153,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 81% of Missouri towns, better transit than 78% of Missouri towns.
How Moberly ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moberly is worth $153,100, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $44,145, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $774 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moberly | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $774 | $855 |
| Median household income | $44,145 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Moberly
| People | Moberly | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Moberly
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 42.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moberly since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2019.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 9,202 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,618 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Moberly itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Moberly
8 public schools with 2,127 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBERLY SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 664 | 13.6 |
| MOBERLY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 452 | 11.6 |
| GRATZ BROWN ELEM. | 3-5 | 410 | 10.3 |
| SOUTH PARK ELEM. | K-2 | 235 | 12.4 |
| NORTH PARK ELEM. | K-2 | 213 | 11.8 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR | PK-PK | 153 | 15.3 |
| MOBERLY AREA TECHNICAL CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
| Alt Center for Educ Success | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Moberly
- Centralia, MO21.6 mi · 4,541 people · home $174,300
- Macon, MO22.5 mi · 5,457 people · home $151,800
- Fayette, MO23.0 mi · 2,803 people · home $146,700
Moberly questions
Is Moberly, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moberly scores better for retirees than 27% of Missouri towns and quieter than 23%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Moberly?
The median owner-occupied home in Moberly is valued at $153,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,145, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $774 a month.
What is the weather like in Moberly?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 15.1 inches of snow.
Does Moberly get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moberly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)