Moweaqua Authority

Moweaqua is a middle-income small town of 1,915 with home prices 2.3× below the Illinois median.

Moweaqua, Illinois

With 1,915 residents, Moweaqua sits in Christian County, Illinois as a small civic unit. Median household income is $69,625.

Definition and scope

Moweaqua sits within Christian County, Illinois, one of Illinois's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 15 and is part of the Taylorville, IL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Moweaqua has approximately 1,915 residents. The median age is 37.9 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $114,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 91.1%
• Black or African American: 0.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Moweaqua is $69,625. Poverty rate stands at 3.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 18.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Moweaqua:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Moweaqua is Hilvety Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Macon County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Mattoon, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 622 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.