Milford
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Milford is a charming small town in Iowa, known as the southern gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes region. Its friendly community and proximity to Okoboji make it a popular base for lake visitors. Milford offers peaceful neighborhoods and authentic Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
121
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.32°, -95.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,530
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.0°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-37.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
787 mm
Internet Speed
285 Mbps
Upload
231 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
323.0
Airport
RTL
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.