Miltona, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
433 Population 646/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $28,068 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $361,108 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Miltona, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$28,068 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
35% below
Zillow: $361,108
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
65%
Rent
74%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Miltona a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 3.3% (8% 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 $361,108. 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.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population433
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$28,068
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$860
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$361,108
Housing Units153
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.