At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$35,151 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $275,995
Median Rent
$860/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Milo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milo a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milo residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,151. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milo is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,995. Median rent is $860/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
18.0% of adults in Milo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,267/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$35,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$860
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$275,995
Housing Units326
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation968 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Milo was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.