Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Milaca is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,033. Residents earn $49,063 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milaca receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Milaca has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Milaca is $49,063, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Milaca is $184,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Milaca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 69 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,663 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Milaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 48.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,063 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,134 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,646 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 796 |
| County GDP | $1,160M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 102 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $184,900 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,118 |
| Median List Price | $277,450 |
| Median List Price | $277,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.2% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $854 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Total Violent | 69.2/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 34.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,662.5/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 207.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,282.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 172.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7567°N, 93.6513°W |
| County FIPS | 27095 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |