What are the schools like in Milligan, NE?

Milligan is served primarily by EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1.

What is the median household income in Milligan?

The median household income in Milligan, NE is $53,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Milligan, NE?

Milligan has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Milligan, NE affordable or expensive?

Milligan's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milligan is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $57,900 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milligan, NE?

Crime rate data for Milligan is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Milligan, NE a Good Place to Live?

Milligan is a small town of 256 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,000 . Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Milligan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Milligan 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: 85.5

Milligan's overall cost of living index is 85.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milligan costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milligan, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Milligan is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Milligan is served primarily by EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milligan, NE	National Avg
School District	EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milligan sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milligan, NE
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.6"

Demographics

Metric	Milligan, NE	National Avg
Population	256	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tobias, NE 6 mi Ohiowa, NE 7 mi Exeter, NE 10 mi Geneva, NE 11 mi Friend, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Milligan

Milligan, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68406

Milligan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milligan, NE affordable or expensive?

Milligan's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milligan roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $57,900 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Milligan, NE?

Crime data for Milligan is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Milligan?

Public schools in Milligan are operated by EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 03. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.7:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milligan, NE a good place to live?

Milligan, NE has a population of 256, a median household income of $53,000, 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.

What is the weather like in Milligan?

Milligan averages 36.5°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches with about 21.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milligan?

Milligan, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68406.

What is the population of Milligan?

The population of Milligan, Nebraska is 256 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milligan?

Key numbers for living in Milligan: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $57,900, median household income $53,000, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milligan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.