What are the schools like in Milford, KS?

Milford is served primarily by Geary County Schools. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Milford?

The median household income in Milford, KS is $71,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Milford, KS?

Milford has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Milford, KS affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milford is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,600 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milford, KS?

Milford has a violent crime rate of 581.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1724.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milford, KS a Good Place to Live?

Milford is a small town of 316 in Kansas, with a median household income of $71,000 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Milford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Milford 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: 90.3

Milford's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milford costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milford, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Milford's violent crime rate is 581.0 per 100,000 residents — 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

581.0 /100k

Property Crime

1724.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milford is served primarily by Geary County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milford, KS	National Avg
School District	Geary County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milford sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milford, KS
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	32.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.0"

Demographics

Metric	Milford, KS	National Avg
Population	316	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wakefield, KS 7 mi Fort Riley, KS 7 mi Bala, KS 10 mi Riley, KS 10 mi Junction City, KS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Milford

Milford, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66514

Milford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford, KS affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milford roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,600 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Milford, KS?

Milford's violent crime rate is 581.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milford?

Public schools in Milford are operated by Geary County Schools. The district has 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milford, KS a good place to live?

Milford, KS has a population of 316, a median household income of $71,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Milford?

Milford averages 39.2°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches with about 10.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milford?

Milford, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66514.

What is the population of Milford?

The population of Milford, Kansas is 316 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milford?

Key numbers for living in Milford: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $165,600, median household income $71,000, crime index 125 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.