At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$26,832 per capita
Home Value
$54,400
Zillow: $175,963
Median Rent
$550/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Milton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,832. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,963. Median rent is $550/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
9.3% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population451
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$26,832
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,400
Rent$550
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$175,963
Housing Units203
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband60.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1968.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.