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Milo, IA
City in Warren County, Iowa.
Population
731
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,202
ZIP codes
0
Milo and its ZIP codes
Milo at a glance
- Milo is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,904 a year, 6% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,100 (26% below Iowa) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Milo, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milo, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,904
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$153,100
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Irish Americans (139), Dutch Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Milo.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,162
13,611 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $6,595 per person
How people get to work
Milo, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milo, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
961
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milo, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Milo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AckworthCity | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SandyvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LaconaCity | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| IndianolaCity | 8.4 mi | 11.4 |
| Melcher-DallasCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| HartfordCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring HillCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SwanCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. MarysCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CarlisleCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| RunnellsCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MartensdaleCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| New VirginiaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamsonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LucasCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milo, IA in?
- Milo is in Warren County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Milo, IA?
- About 731 people live in Milo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milo?
- Nearby places include Ackworth (5.5 mi), Sandyville (6.4 mi), Lacona (7.4 mi), Indianola (8.4 mi), Melcher-Dallas (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023