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Milo, MO

Missouri

Milo is a small town in Missouri with a population of 40. Residents earn $32,500 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 500/sq mi density
$32,500 Median Income $15,995 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $262,347 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,500
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,000
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.1%
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

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

People

Population40
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,500
Per Capita$15,995
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$262,347
Housing Units16
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation886 ft (270 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband16.0%

Is Milo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Milo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Milo is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milo is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Milo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Milo has a population of 40 with a density of 500 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

40
Total Population
500
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%
Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Milo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milo is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Milo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,995

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Milo is $70,000, 75% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $262,347.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,000
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$262,347

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units16
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Milo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 256 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates37.7562°N, 94.3061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.1%
31% below US avg
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density500/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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