The Town FilesMilo, Iowa
City in Warren County · population 778 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,100
- Household income
- $79,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.2
Milo is a city of 778 people in Warren County, Iowa. The median home is worth $153,100, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Iowa towns, better for families than 93% of Iowa towns, easier by car than 87% of Iowa towns.
How Milo ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milo is worth $153,100, close to the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $79,904, which is more affordable than 76% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milo | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $850 | $820 |
| Median household income | $79,904 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milo
| People | Milo | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 15.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.5% |
Weather in Milo
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 37.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milo since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 20, 2019 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 3, 2001.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4942: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 13,125 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,236 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Milo itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Milo
2 public schools with 343 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 214 | 11.9 |
| Southeast Warren Primary | PK-3 | 129 | 12.9 |
Towns near Milo
- Indianola, IA8.3 mi · 15,833 people · home $237,500
- Pleasantville, IA11.0 mi · 1,676 people · home $168,300
- Melcher-Dallas, IA11.2 mi · 1,195 people · home $99,800
- Hartford, IA11.8 mi · 733 people · home $176,700
- Carlisle, IA16.0 mi · 4,160 people · home $234,300
- Knoxville, IA17.6 mi · 7,595 people · home $160,300
- Norwalk, IA18.9 mi · 12,799 people · home $303,100
- St. Charles, IA19.1 mi · 640 people · home $221,300
Milo questions
Is Milo, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milo scores better for retirees than 29% of Iowa towns and quieter than 47%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Milo?
The median owner-occupied home in Milo is valued at $153,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,904, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Milo?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.8 inches of precipitation a year and 30.3 inches of snow.
Does Milo get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 20, 2019. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- 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)