The Town FilesLake Milton, Ohio
Community in Mahoning County · population 637 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $493,800
- Household income
- $109,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 50.7
Lake Milton is a community of 637 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $493,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Ohio towns, quieter than 93% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 92% of Ohio towns.
How Lake Milton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Milton is worth $493,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $109,688, which is more affordable than 3% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $835 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Milton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $493,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $835 | $914 |
| Median household income | $109,688 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 32.5% | — |
Who lives in Lake Milton
| People | Lake Milton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lake Milton
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Milton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 256 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lake Milton itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Lake Milton
6 public schools with 1,315 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Milton Elementary School | K-5 | 388 | 15.5 |
| Western Reserve Elementary School | K-5 | 275 | 14.5 |
| Jackson-Milton Middle School | 6-8 | 197 | 32.8 |
| Jackson-Milton High School | 9-12 | 182 | 12.1 |
| Western Reserve Middle School | 6-8 | 138 | 15.3 |
| Western Reserve High School | 9-12 | 135 | 7.1 |
Towns near Lake Milton
- Craig Beach, OH1.5 mi · 1,076 people · home $164,000
- South Canal, OH5.5 mi · 1,101 people · home $137,300
- Newton Falls, OH6.8 mi · 4,557 people · home $105,700
- Lordstown, OH7.8 mi · 3,332 people · home $174,000
- Atwater, OH10.5 mi · 776 people · home $130,400
- Windham, OH10.6 mi · 1,666 people · home $128,700
- Canfield, OH11.6 mi · 7,699 people · home $254,800
- Mineral Ridge, OH11.6 mi · 3,951 people · home $154,600
Lake Milton questions
Is Lake Milton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Milton scores better for retirees than 92% of Ohio towns and quieter than 93%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.7).
How much does a house cost in Lake Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Milton is valued at $493,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,688, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $835 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Milton?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 41.6 inches of snow.
Does Lake Milton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)