Miltonvale is a small town of 380 in Kansas, with a median household income of $42,917
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Miltonvale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Miltonvale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Miltonvale 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: 83.4
Miltonvale's overall cost of living index is 83.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Miltonvale costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Miltonvale, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$50,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$727
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Miltonvale's violent crime rate is 295.9 per 100,000 residents
— 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
295.9 /100k
Property Crime
603.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Miltonvale is served primarily by Southern Cloud.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Miltonvale, KS
National Avg
School District
Southern Cloud
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Miltonvale sees average highs of 38.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Miltonvale's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Miltonvale roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $50,000 and median rent is $727/month.
Miltonvale's violent crime rate is 295.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 603.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Miltonvale are operated by Southern Cloud.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.3:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Miltonvale, KS has a population of 380, a median household income of $42,917, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
Miltonvale averages 38.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
with about 15.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Miltonvale, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67466.
The population of Miltonvale, Kansas is 380 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Miltonvale: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $50,000, median household income $42,917, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Miltonvale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.