Milo is a small town of 789 in Iowa, with a median household income of $73,281
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Milo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milo 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: 92.7
Milo's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milo costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milo, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$860
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,281
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milo's violent crime rate is 118.5 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.5 /100k
Property Crime
514.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milo is served primarily by Southeast Warren Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Milo, IA
National Avg
School District
Southeast Warren Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milo sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Milo's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milo roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,000 and median rent is $860/month.
Milo's violent crime rate is 118.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milo are operated by Southeast Warren Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milo, IA has a population of 789, a median household income of $73,281, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Milo averages 31.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 30.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milo, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50166.
The population of Milo, Iowa is 789 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milo: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $131,000, median household income $73,281, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
