Median Income
$67,750
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$125,900
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$731
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
16% lower than US avg
How Miles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population392
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,750
Per Capita$35,509
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$907M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent$731
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,479
Health
Obesity41.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation807 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Libraries4
Is Miles a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Miles receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Miles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Miles is $67,750, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Miles is $125,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Miles experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Miles has a population of 392 with a density of 311 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 2.6% Hispanic.
Population
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
The median household income in Miles is $67,750, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,750 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $907M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
The median home value in Miles is $125,900, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $731 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,479.
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,900 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,479 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
In Miles, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Miles vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
Crime Rates: Miles vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Miles has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0481°N, 90.3133°W |
| County FIPS | 19097 |