At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$39,065 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $181,264
Median Rent
$550/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Milroy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milroy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milroy 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
Milroy residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,065. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milroy is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,264. Median rent is $550/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Milroy reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 756/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Milroy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milroy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density819/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$39,065
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,100M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$550
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$181,264
Housing Units105
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property756/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,108 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Milroy was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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