Moscow, Ohio, 2012
Moscow’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 434 in 1860, a peak of 591 in 1890, 155 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1931 on.
- 1816Moscow is platted
MoscowOH
A town of 156, platted in 1816.
Population
156
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$263K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
52.4
years
Jobs based here
85
Balanced
Is Moscow a good place to live?
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Moscow, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 3 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a higher July high than Moscow. Moscow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Moscow stand out
Where Moscow beats most towns.
Small town
156 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Washington TownshipMoscow
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Moscow: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Moscow, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy16.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTate-Monroe Water Association PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Moscow’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Clermont County Board of ElectionsClermont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP code4515345153 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Moscow.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Moscow
Moscow has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 24° and about 16 inches of snow falls in a winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.2 jobs for every working resident, Moscow draws in 85 commuters
Most working residents leave Moscow for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Moscow has lost 140 jobs, to 85 in 2023. The top destinations are Cincinnati (17%), Mason (7%) and Union Township (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Moscow0%
Cincinnati17%
Mason7%
Union Township6%
Bethel4%
24 mi
median commute distance
85
jobs based in Moscow
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, more of Moscow’s adults have diabetes
18% of adults have diabetes in Moscow, above both the Ohio town median (13%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). 45% of Moscow adults have high blood pressure. Moscow beats the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| Moscow | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Moscow | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70% | 65.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 79.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.4% | 7.1% |
Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital
16.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Moscow’s typical home value is about $263K
The typical Moscow home is worth about $263,000, up 3.1% in a year, 7% above the Ohio typical home. 82% of households own their home in Moscow.
$263KZillow home value
Typical home value
Moscow$263K
Ohio$246K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Moscow, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 46 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Moscow.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
46
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 0% of Moscow
0.3 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The trail density in Moscow is 0.8 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 248 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverfront Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
| 2. Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| 3. Playground Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 70 attractions →Ark Encounter and 52 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Moscow. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
Big draw33 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
23 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
22 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
24 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
24 mi Stadium & arenaTQL StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Moscow
18pages on Moscow
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Moscow; the nearest are
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeCommunity college · Public · Batavia15.4 mi$6,750 in-state tuitionNorthern Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Highland Heights, KY17.3 mi$11,088 in-state tuitionGateway Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Florence, KY22.9 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Moscow residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Moscow
Village in Ohio, United States
Moscow ( MOS-koh) is a village in Clermont County, Ohio. The population was 155 at the time of the 2020 census. The William H. Zimmer Power Station, a coal-fired power plant that was converted from a planned nuclear power plant during construction, is partially located within village limits. It is located near the Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 499 ft
- ZIP code
- 45153
Questions about Moscow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Moscow, OH a good place to live?
Moscow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.