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Milton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County
Milton, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Milton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $48,365 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,411. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,125. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 841/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.