Milford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,136 Population 1,696/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $24,122 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $120,445 Zillow
$714 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $714/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,696/sq mi
Coordinates40.6278°N, 87.6961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIroquois County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 95 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 147 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 126 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 83 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 128 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 851 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 65 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 41 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 41 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 87 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 90 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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