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Milton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,123
Population
457/sq mi density
$100,428
Median Income
$38,386 per capita
$244,300
Home Value
$249,595 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
651
Violent Crime/100K
5,435 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,428 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
651 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1140°N, 92.0691°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (4.1").