Milo, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Milo is a small town in Iowa with a population of 773. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
773 Population 1,267/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $35,151 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $263,197 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $145,400
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Milo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population773
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,267/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$35,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,885M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$263,197
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation968 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.5%
Libraries6

Is Milo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milo receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Milo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Milo is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milo is $145,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Milo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Milo has a population of 773 with a density of 1,267 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

773
Total Population
1,267
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Milo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milo is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Milo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,151
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$93,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,410
County GDP$1,885M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare91
Retail108
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.7 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Milo is $145,400, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $263,197.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$145,400
48% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$263,197

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$208
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden14.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Rate4.00%
In Milo, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death6,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities91

Crime Rates: Milo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Milo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates41.2893°N, 93.4404°W
County FIPS19181
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 90.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 38.9%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,267/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.5%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.7 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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