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Milan, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,775 Population 892/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $26,015 per capita
$136,400 Home Value $264,275 Zillow
$906 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,400 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Milan, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,688
27% below
$26,015 per capita
Home Value
$136,400
52% below
Zillow: $264,275
Median Rent
$906/mo
22% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
51% below
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Milan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Milan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
48%
Rent
78%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milan residents earn a median household income of $54,688 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,015. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milan is $136,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,275. Median rent is $906/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Milan reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,404/100K.

Education

8.8% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,775
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,688
Per Capita$26,015
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,400
Rent$906
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$264,275
Housing Units756
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent188/100K
Property3,404/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,690/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Milan was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.