Miller, MO

Miller, Missouri

Miller, Missouri, in Lawrence county, is 29 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 136 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 754.

The People and Families of Miller

In Miller, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Miller, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miller had a median family income of $32,222.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Miller favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Miller Housing

Miller has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Miller, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Miller -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Miller, MO

Comparing Miller to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Miller Almanac

Miller Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Miller Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Miller residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Miller, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Miller High Schools (2004)

MILLER HIGH
110 W 6TH ST
417-452-3271
Serves 271 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Miller Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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