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Milford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Decatur County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,955 Population 16,292/sq mi density
$52,014 Median Income $25,697 per capita
$135,300 Home Value $269,631 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,014 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,300 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density16,292/sq mi
Coordinates39.3504°N, 85.6197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 12, 2004.

Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 148 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 29 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 91 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 107 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 146 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 140 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 143 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 134 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,563 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 77 km 3
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 56 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 32 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 26 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 2
May 14, 1972 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 30 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 37 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 13 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 55 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 56 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 57 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 58 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 45 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 43 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 45 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 57 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 45 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 57 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 57 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 58 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 54 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 50 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 57 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 58 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 61 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 57 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 51 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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