Milan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,883 Population 1,064/sq mi density

$52,647 Median Income $25,159 per capita

$89,700 Home Value $102,428 Zillow

$699 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr

269 Violent Crime/100K 967 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$52,647 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,700 home value, $699/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

269 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Milan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	968 ft (295 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	1,064/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2023°N, 93.1253°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	23°F (-5°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.6 in
March	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.4 in
May	62°F (17°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.5 in

Milan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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