Miles is a small town of 398 in Iowa, with a median household income of $63,125
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Miles stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Miles is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Miles city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.2
Miles's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Miles costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Miles, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Miles's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.2 /100k
Property Crime
1070.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Miles is served primarily by Easton Valley Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Miles, IA
National Avg
School District
Easton Valley Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Miles sees average highs of 29.3°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Miles's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Miles roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,700 and median rent is $740/month.
Miles's violent crime rate is 149.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1070.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Miles are operated by Easton Valley Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Miles, IA has a population of 398, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Miles averages 29.3°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches
with about 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Miles, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52064.
The population of Miles, Iowa is 398 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Miles: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $129,700, median household income $63,125, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Miles side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
