Milroy, MN

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
213 Population 819/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $39,065 per capita
$103,100 Home Value
$550 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $550/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,100
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $550
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population213
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$39,065
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,100M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$550
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+98.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries5

Is Milroy a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Milroy has a population of 213 with a density of 819 people per square mile. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 5.2% Hispanic.

Population

213
Total Population
819
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Milroy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milroy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milroy is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Milroy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,065
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
IRS Avg AGI$74,952

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$2,100M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare130
Retail119
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,674
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Milroy is $103,100, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $550 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,100
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$550
53% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,674
5% above US avg
Effective Rate3.56%
In Milroy, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milroy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate71.3%
Premature Death6,490/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities130
Milroy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.9 inches
24% below US avg
Snowfall43.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density819/sq mi
Coordinates44.4178°N, 95.5536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.8-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density819/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities130
Restaurants65
Retail Stores119

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone74.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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