The Town FilesMilan, Indiana
Town in Ripley County · population 1,823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,400
- Household income
- $59,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 43.7
Milan is a town of 1,823 people in Ripley County, Indiana. The median home is worth $157,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 88% of Indiana towns, better transit than 82% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 70% of Indiana towns.
How Milan ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milan is worth $157,400, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $59,286, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $755 a month. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milan | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $755 | $888 |
| Median household income | $59,286 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milan
| People | Milan | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Milan
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 29, 1970.
Severe weather in Ripley County since 1996
Ripley County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 9, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4058: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Ripley County
Ripley County had 11,325 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,394 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Milan itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Milan
4 public schools with 1,067 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Elementary School | K-4 | 421 | 16.2 |
| Milan High School | 9-12 | 316 | 12.6 |
| Milan Middle School | 7-8 | 169 | 16.9 |
| Milan Intermediate School | 5-6 | 161 | 12.4 |
Towns near Milan
- Moores Hill, IN1.9 mi · 675 people · home $143,800
- Sunman, IN7.9 mi · 914 people · home $194,500
- Dillsboro, IN8.2 mi · 1,360 people · home $149,500
- Versailles, IN8.5 mi · 2,184 people · home $169,200
- Osgood, IN9.3 mi · 1,587 people · home $149,800
- Aurora, IN12.2 mi · 3,479 people · home $131,400
- Batesville, IN12.9 mi · 7,202 people · home $225,400
- Lawrenceburg, IN13.2 mi · 5,129 people · home $227,600
Milan questions
Is Milan, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milan scores better for retirees than 33% of Indiana towns and quieter than 88%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Milan?
The median owner-occupied home in Milan is valued at $157,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,286, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $755 a month.
What is the weather like in Milan?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 16.4 inches of snow.
Does Milan get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)