At a Glance
Median Income
$67,750
$35,509 per capita
Home Value
$125,900
Zillow: $152,637
Median Rent
$731/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.0% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 2.0% (44% 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 $152,637. 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population392
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,750
Per Capita$35,509
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent$731
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$152,637
Housing Units193
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
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.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.