What are the schools like in Milnor, ND?

Milnor is served primarily by MILNOR 2. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.9:1.

What is the median household income in Milnor?

The median household income in Milnor, ND is $82,589 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Milnor, ND?

Milnor has an average high temperature of 19.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Milnor, ND affordable or expensive?

Milnor's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milnor is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,100 and the median rent is $589 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milnor, ND?

Milnor has a violent crime rate of 51.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 384.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milnor, ND a Good Place to Live?

Milnor is a small town of 666 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $82,589 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Milnor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milnor 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: 87.3

Milnor's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milnor costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milnor, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$589	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,589	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milnor's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.3 /100k

Property Crime

384.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milnor is served primarily by MILNOR 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milnor, ND	National Avg
School District	MILNOR 2	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milnor sees average highs of 19.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation and 46.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milnor, ND
Average High — January	19.0°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	24.0"
Annual Snowfall	46.7"

Demographics

Metric	Milnor, ND	National Avg
Population	666	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

De Lamere, ND 6 mi Gwinner, ND 10 mi McLeod, ND 12 mi Cayuga, ND 13 mi Forman, ND 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Milnor

Milnor, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58060

Milnor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milnor, ND affordable or expensive?

Milnor's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milnor roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,100 and median rent is $589/month.

What is the crime rate in Milnor, ND?

Milnor's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 384.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milnor?

Public schools in Milnor are operated by MILNOR 2. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.9:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milnor, ND a good place to live?

Milnor, ND has a population of 666, a median household income of $82,589, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Milnor?

Milnor averages 19.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches with about 46.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milnor?

Milnor, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58060.

What is the population of Milnor?

The population of Milnor, North Dakota is 666 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milnor?

Key numbers for living in Milnor: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $114,100, median household income $82,589, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milnor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.