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Milford, IA


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Milford, Iowa

Milford, Iowa, in Dickinson county, is 79 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 147 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 2,474 people in the city.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $42,371.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Milford, 90% of commuters drive to work. Milford is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Milford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMilford Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMilford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Milford, IA

Comparing Milford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes54
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