Milford, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,315 Population 1,542/sq mi density
$60,571 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$211,000 Home Value $294,855 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,571 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,000 home value, $806/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,443 ft (440 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,542/sq mi
Coordinates43.3417°N, 95.1457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickinson County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience86.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 131 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 87 km 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 74 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 91 km 3
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 44 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 14 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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