At a Glance
Median Income
$67,750
$35,509 per capita
Home Value
$125,900
Zillow: $147,479
Median Rent
$731/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
626/100K
4,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Miles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miles a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miles residents earn a median household income of $67,750 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,509. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miles is $125,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,479. Median rent is $731/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Miles reports 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,618/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Miles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miles has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,750
Per Capita$35,509
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent$731
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$147,479
Housing Units193
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent626/100K
Property4,618/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation807 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Miles was founded in 1870.
The median home in Miles was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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