At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$23,332 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $79,730
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
2,868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,332. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milan is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,730. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Milan reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,868/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$23,332
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$800M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent$1,102
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$79,730
Housing Units162
Rent Burden16.1%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property2,868/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Milan was founded in 1879.
The median home in Milan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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