Milton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
451 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$54,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$502 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$363 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Van Buren County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Van Buren County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 44, IA State House District 87, IA
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Schools

Van Buren High School
11 miles, E • 4.1 star
Van Buren Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Scotland Co High
14 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Scotland Co Elem
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Maharishi University of Management
26 miles, NE • 1 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
28 miles, N • 1 star
Indian Hills Community College
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
38 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Scotland County Hospital
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Jefferson County Health Center
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
87 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
98 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Quad City International Airport
102 miles, E • 1.4 star
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