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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates40.2023°N, 93.1253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 17.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 132 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

301 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 80 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 56 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 55 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Milan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.3").

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