What are the schools like in Milton, IA?

School district data for Milton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, IA is $38,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Milton, IA?

Milton has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.0 inches.

Milton, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Milton, IA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $60,000 and the median rent is $564 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milton, IA?

Milton has a violent crime rate of 56.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 369.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small town of 496 in Iowa, with a median household income of $38,125 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Milton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milton 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: 83.2

Milton's overall cost of living index is 83.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$564	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.8 /100k

Property Crime

369.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Milton, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 23.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, IA
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	23.0"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, IA	National Avg
Population	496	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	33.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cantril, IA 5 mi Pulaski, IA 6 mi Leando, IA 11 mi Keosauqua, IA 11 mi Mount Sterling, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52570

Milton vs Other Cities

Milton, IA vs Cantril, IA Milton, IA vs Pulaski, IA Milton, IA vs Leando, IA Milton, IA vs Keosauqua, IA Milton, IA vs Mount Sterling, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, IA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milton roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $60,000 and median rent is $564/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, IA?

Milton's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 369.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Milton, IA a good place to live?

Milton, IA has a population of 496, a median household income of $38,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Milton?

Milton averages 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 23.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52570.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Iowa is 496 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milton?

Key numbers for living in Milton: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $60,000, median household income $38,125, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.