Milford, NE

Milford, Nebraska

Milford, Nebraska, in Seward county, is 20 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,070 people in the city.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 50% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Milford than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $51,012. Milford has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Milford. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,750) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Milford.

Milford Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Milford. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Milford, 84% 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 Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Milford, NE

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Milford Almanac

Milford Climate

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

Milford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Milford, 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

Milford Public Libraries

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Milford High Schools (2004)

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
402-761-2525
Serves 346 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Milford Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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