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Milford, IA
City in Dickinson County, Iowa.
Population
3,311
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,540
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 27 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 117th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $63,369 a year, 16% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,400 (5% above Iowa) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Milford, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,369
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,225), Irish Americans (468), Norwegian Americans (261).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,954
9,794 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,249
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $9,341 per person
How people get to work
Milford, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West OkobojiCity | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| WahpetonCity | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| OkobojiCity | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| FostoriaCity | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 6.4 mi | 4.5 |
| OrleansCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| TerrilCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake ParkCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| SpencerCity | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| SuperiorCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| EverlyCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DickensCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| EsthervilleCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| WallingfordCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, IA in?
- Milford is in Dickinson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Milford, IA?
- About 3,311 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include West Okoboji (1.4 mi), Arnolds Park (2.5 mi), Wahpeton (3.3 mi), Okoboji (4.5 mi), Fostoria (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023