Milford, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Dickinson County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

3,315 Population 1,542/sq mi density

$60,571 Median Income $40,300 per capita

$211,000 Home Value $277,664 Zillow

$806 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

121 Violent Crime/100K 2,111 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$60,571 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$211,000 home value, $806/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

121 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,443 ft (440 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	1,542/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3417°N, 95.1457°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickinson County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 38.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.0 / 100
Community Resilience	86.9 / 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)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
November	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	19°F (-7°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 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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