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Milford, IL
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
1,052
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,568
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,827 a year, 44% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,600 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $716 a month.
Local data for Milford, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,827
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$74,600
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Irish Americans (133), Polish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
7,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,925 per person
How people get to work
Milford, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellingtonVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodlandVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsekaCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Cissna ParkVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HoopestonCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| SheldonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Raub, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Crescent CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Ambia, INTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| IroquoisVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Earl Park, INTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| RankinVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Kentland, INTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| RossvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| OnargaVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, IL in?
- Milford is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Milford, IL?
- About 1,052 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Wellington (5.3 mi), Woodland (6.5 mi), Watseka (10 mi), Cissna Park (11 mi), Hoopeston (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023