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A town of 387, settled in 1851.
Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 412 in 1880, a peak of 913 in 1910, 380 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Milton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Milton.
47% of Milton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 13%. One declared disaster, in 2010, has brought federal aid to Milton households. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Only 5 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Milton. The share of residents in Milton who live below the poverty line is 22%, above both the Iowa town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The town had 85 jobs in 2023, up 28 from 2013. Its average commute comes in at 18 minutes.
| Milton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 8 have a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Milton. Homes in the town are typically worth about $166,000, up 2.1% in a year, 30% below the Iowa typical home.
| Milton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $617 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Summer afternoons peak near 86° in July, and January nights bottom out around 15°; snowfall runs to about 23 inches a winter. Expect chilly winters and warm summers in Milton.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Milton who smoke cigarettes: 20%. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Milton.
| Milton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Milton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.8% | 11.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 16.5% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 1.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Milton’s trail network density comes in at 0.5 miles per square mile. One park or preserve covers 2 acres in the town.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Milton City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Milton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Milton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Milton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Iowa, USA
Milton is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 380 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.