Indiana
South Milford is a small town in Indiana with a population of 243. Residents earn $114,968 per year, which is 53% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Milford receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. South Milford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Milford is $114,968, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places South Milford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in South Milford is $183,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
South Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,968 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,522 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,037 |
| County GDP | $2,473M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 53 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 195 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $183,100 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,763 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,290/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5320°N, 85.2663°W |
| County FIPS | 18087 |
Winner: Republican by 56.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 53 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |