Milford, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
307 Population 539/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $34,092 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $316,218 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $797/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Milford, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$34,092 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $316,218
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Milford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Milford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
64%
Rent
69%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milford residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,092. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,032 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milford is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,218. Median rent is $797/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

13.9% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population307
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans20.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$34,092
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,814M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$797
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$316,218
Housing Units188
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,185 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Milford was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.