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Milton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
188
Population
482/sq mi density
$48,365
Median Income
$22,411 per capita
$73,600
Home Value
$103,125 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
841 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,365 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5646°N, 90.6499°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.5").