144 years in pictures
Census counts: 309 in 1900, a peak of 497 in 1950, 335 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
- 1882Mooreland is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 341, settled in 1882.
11% of residents are 65 or older in Mooreland, against 18% in Indiana’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Mooreland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 309 in 1900, a peak of 497 in 1950, 335 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mooreland, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Mooreland.
Mooreland: 17% of residents live below the poverty line, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 2% of working residents stay in Mooreland for work; the rest commute out. Its average commute stands at 22 minutes. The top destinations are New Castle (12%), Muncie (10%) and Indianapolis (10%).
| Mooreland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A winter brings about 25 inches of snow, with January nights at 19° and July afternoons at 83°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
52% of Mooreland’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 31%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Mooreland households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Mooreland, 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, and 39% sleep under 7 hours. Against the Indiana average, Mooreland comes out ahead on 8 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. Just over two in five adults have obesity locally.
| Mooreland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 6.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% |
| What stands out | Mooreland | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home values rose 4.2% in the year to September 2026. Mooreland: 66% of households own their home. The going rate for rent locally is $982 a month.
| Mooreland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $982 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mooreland. Close and well known come first.
36 mi TheatreRuoff Music Center
38 mi MuseumFort Recovery
18 mi MuseumLevi Coffin House
16 mi GardenMinnetrista
16 mi MuseumDavid Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University
17 mi GardenChristy WoodsRuoff Music Center: TownePost Network, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Levi Coffin House: Nyttend, Public domain · Minnetrista: XWHJ2004, CC BY 2.0 · David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University: Matt Ruddick, CC BY 1.0 · Christy Woods: Kcflood (talk), Public domain
None within 15 miles of Mooreland; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Mooreland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Where Mooreland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Indiana, United States
Mooreland is a town in Blue River Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 335 at the 2020 census.
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Mooreland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.