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Milton, IA

Milton, IA.

Population: 1,130 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,197
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$164,266
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
208
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Oldfield Aero (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$1,000
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
34.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,358
Average weekly wage
$846
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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