Minnesota
Milroy is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 213. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milroy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Milroy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milroy is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Milroy is $103,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Milroy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches, including 43.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,875 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,065 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,952 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $2,100M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $103,100 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,490/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.9 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,108 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4178°N, 95.5536°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27083 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |