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South Milford, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · LaGrange County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
243 Population 357/sq mi density
$114,968 Median Income $56,656 per capita
$183,100 Home Value $214,737 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 2,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,968 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Milford, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,968
53% above
$56,656 per capita
Home Value
$183,100
35% below
Zillow: $214,737
Violent Crime
273/100K
28% below
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How South Milford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Milford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Milford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Milford residents earn a median household income of $114,968 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,037 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Milford is $183,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,737. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

South Milford reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,736/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in South Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Milford has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population243
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,968
Per Capita$56,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$214,737
Housing Units88
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation995 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in South Milford was built in 1938.
38.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
47.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.