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Milton, IA


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Milton, Iowa

Milton, Iowa, in Van Buren county, is 75 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 168 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 550.

The People and Families of Milton

In Milton, about 64% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Milton has proportionately more males than females. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milton had a median family income of $32,708.

Milton Housing

Milton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Milton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Milton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMilton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Milton, IA

Comparing Milton 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built11
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