Milton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
188 Population 482/sq mi density
$48,365 Median Income $22,411 per capita
$73,600 Home Value $109,534 Zillow
$1,350 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,365 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Milton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,365
36% below
$22,411 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
74% below
Zillow: $109,534
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
26%
Rent
116%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milton 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

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 3.2% (11% 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 $109,534. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population188
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,365
Per Capita$22,411
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$1,350
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$109,534
Housing Units100
Rent Burden43.3%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation675 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Milton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.