Milan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,883 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$52,647 Median Income $25,159 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $111,337 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,647 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Milan, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,647
30% below
$25,159 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $111,337
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
70%
Home Value
32%
Rent
60%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $52,647 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,159. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milan is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,337. Median rent is $699/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Milan reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,883
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,647
Per Capita$25,159
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$699
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$111,337
Housing Units898
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property690/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation968 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband76.1%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Milan was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (32 miles).
12.9% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.