The Town FilesMoscow, Tennessee
City in Fayette County · population 572 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,800
- Household income
- $51,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 37.5
Moscow is a city of 572 people in Fayette County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $147,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 99% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 85% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 71% of Tennessee towns.
How Moscow ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moscow is worth $147,800, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $51,250, which is more affordable than 79% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $794 a month. 38.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moscow | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,800 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $794 | $863 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 38.6% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Moscow
| People | Moscow | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 88.2% |
Weather in Moscow
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 54.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moscow since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 21, 1952 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 4, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4735: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Fayette County
Fayette County had 8,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,079 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Moscow itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Moscow
1 public school with 237 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange Moscow Elementary | PK-5 | 237 | 16.9 |
Towns near Moscow
- Rossville, TN10.4 mi · 1,041 people · home $481,800
- Somerville, TN11.7 mi · 3,415 people · home $312,900
- Piperton, TN12.9 mi · 2,263 people · home $618,800
- Oakland, TN14.3 mi · 8,936 people · home $319,100
- Collierville, TN17.8 mi · 51,324 people · home $485,900
- Ashland, MS19.6 mi · 551 people · home $98,800
- Holly Springs, MS20.0 mi · 6,968 people · home $109,600
- Victoria, MS20.3 mi · 1,066 people · home $209,100
Moscow questions
Is Moscow, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moscow scores better for retirees than 85% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 99%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Moscow?
The median owner-occupied home in Moscow is valued at $147,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,250, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $794 a month.
What is the weather like in Moscow?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Moscow get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moscow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 21, 1952. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)