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Milan, MO
City in Sullivan County, Missouri.
Population
1,859
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,048
ZIP codes
0
Milan and its ZIP codes
Milan at a glance
- Milan is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,063 a year, 21% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (61% below Missouri) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Milan, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milan, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,063
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (379), Salvadoran Americans (179), Puerto Ricans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Milan.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,932
2,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,864
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.5M
FY 2026, $6,412 per person
How people get to work
Milan, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.5%
- Carpooled36.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milan, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
261
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milan, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Milan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green CityCity | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| PollockVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HumphreysVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| OsgoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BrowningCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Green CastleCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GaltCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WiniganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| NewtownTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PurdinCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LucerneVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| UnionvilleCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| LaredoCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| NovingerCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| LinneusCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milan, MO in?
- Milan is in Sullivan County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Milan, MO?
- About 1,859 people live in Milan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milan?
- Nearby places include Green City (9.9 mi), Pollock (11 mi), Humphreys (12 mi), Osgood (12 mi), Browning (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023