Miltona, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
433 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$678 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
2
Alexandria Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
2
Alexandria Urban Area
2
Minnesota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 10
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 2 44
May 2 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 8 28
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Miltona Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
Carlos Elementary
5 miles, S · 4.6star
Parkers Prairie Secondary
7 miles, N · 4.1star
Parkers Prairie Elementary
7 miles, N · 4.6star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
43 miles, SW · 2.3star
Saint Johns University
54 miles, SE · 4.1star

Hospitals

Alomere Health
13 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
69 miles, SE · 1star
Hector International Airport
94 miles, NW · 1.4star
Bemidji Regional Airport
103 miles, NE · 1star