MoorlandIA
A town of 173, settled in 1883.
Is Moorland a good place to live?
Moorland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
173 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Moorland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Moorland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Moorland.
Moorland stands out in Iowa and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
Moorland’s average commute stands at 23 minutes, where Iowa’s towns sit at 19 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Fort Dodge (28%), Gowrie (7%) and Dayton (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
| Moorland | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Zillow puts the typical Moorland home at about $187K
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 6 have a higher home-ownership rate than Moorland. Typical home values rose 4% in the year to September 2026.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Moorland’s year
Moorland’s midsummer high stands at 83°F, close to Iowa’s towns (84°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Top of a low hazard risk in Moorland: drought
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Moorland after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Moorland is
Just over a fifth of Moorland adults binge drink. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Moorland.
| Moorland | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 32% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| What stands out | Moorland | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 11.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Moorland
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Moorland
About 3 of every 100 Moorland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
99% of working residents leave Moorland for work
Where Moorland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Moorland
City in Iowa, USA
Moorland is a small town in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 168 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,152 ft
- ZIP code
- 50566
Questions about Moorland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Moorland, IA a good place to live?
Moorland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.