Milford, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,193
Population
1,237/sq mi density
$55,265
Median Income
$35,066 per capita
$274,600
Home Value
$345,109 Zillow
$1,182
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
791
Violent Crime/100K
3,693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,265 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$274,600 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
791 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9098°N, 75.4223°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.20 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").