Milligan, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
284 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $35,286 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $166,945 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Milligan, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$35,286 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $166,945
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Milligan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
30%
Rent
59%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milligan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milligan residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,286. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milligan is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,945. Median rent is $688/month, with 22.1% 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 1938.

Education

13.7% of adults in Milligan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milligan has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population284
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$35,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$688
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$166,945
Housing Units164
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,978/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,604 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Milligan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.