MiltonWI
A town of 542.
Is Milton a good place to live?
Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher average trip to work than Milton. 15% of the land in Milton is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Merrick State Park, at 327 acres. Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
542 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Milton: who provides what
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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Milton.
Milton stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.8% of working residents work locally in Milton, below both the Wisconsin town median (8.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Jobs based in Milton grew to 72 in 2023, 40 more than in 2013. 2% of residents live below the poverty line in Milton.
| Milton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Milton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Cochrane-Fountain City School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochrane-Fountain City ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 271 | B |
| Cochrane-Fountain City HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 244 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Milton
Milton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a higher July high than Milton.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Milton has set aside 14.7% of its land for conservation
3.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Milton’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Merrick State Park | — | 327 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Milton is
Milton beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 29% of Milton adults feel lonely.
| Milton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Milton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Milton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Milton
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Milton
About 1 of every 100 Milton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Milton for work
Where Milton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Milton
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Milton is a town in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 541 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Czechville is located in the town.
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- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 712 ft
Questions about Milton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Milton, WI a good place to live?
Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.