Illinois
Milford is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,136. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Milford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milford is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 19.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Milford is $65,300, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,122 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $963 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,388 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 675 |
| County GDP | $1,425M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 69 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,558 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.98% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $65,300 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $118,141 |
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,558 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.98% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,715/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6278°N, 87.6961°W |
| County FIPS | 17075 |
Winner: Republican by 57.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,696/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 69 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |