At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$35,151 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $263,197
Median Rent
$860/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
527/100K
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
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 $263,197. 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.
Safety & Crime
Milo reports 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,312/100K.
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 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,267/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$263,197
Housing Units326
Rent Burden14.3%
Crime
F
Violent527/100K
Property2,312/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband90.5%
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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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