Milo, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County

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 $275,995 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
Milo experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates41.2893°N, 93.4404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 388 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF5 80 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 64 km 6
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 79 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
Sep 28, 1986 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 18, 1974 EF4 51 km 2
May 20, 1959 EF4 70 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 20, 2019 EF3 8 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 19, 2018 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 25 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 (1,050 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 NEAL SMITH WUI 2016 1 1,050 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in

Milo has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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