At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$28,068 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
Zillow: $337,245
Median Rent
$860/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
3,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Miltona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miltona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miltona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miltona residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,068. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miltona is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,245. Median rent is $860/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Miltona reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,748/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Miltona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miltona has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population433
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$28,068
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$860
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$337,245
Housing Units153
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property3,748/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,397 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Miltona was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.