Iowa
Milton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 451. Residents earn $41,875 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Milton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milton is $41,875, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 26.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Milton is $54,400, 81% 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 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 24.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 75.6% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.4% |
| 82% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,875 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,369 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| County GDP | $407M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.57% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |
| Census Median | $54,400 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,341 |
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.57% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6715°N, 92.1620°W |
| County FIPS | 19051 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |