At a Glance
Median Income
$68,068
$22,031 per capita
Home Value
$216,000
Zillow: $219,251
Violent Crime
432/100K
3,785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Millers Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Millers Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Millers Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Millers Lake residents earn a median household income of $68,068 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,031. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Millers Lake is $216,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,251. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Millers Lake reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,785/100K.
Education
59.5% of adults in Millers Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Millers Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population505
Median Age14.8 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,068
Per Capita$22,031
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$219,251
Housing Units299
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent432/100K
Property3,785/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Millers Lake was built in 1953.
29.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.