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Milton, IA

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Population
387
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
801 ft
Median Home Value
$61,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$617/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityOttumwa, Iowa28 miles away · 25,319 residents.

About Milton

Milton is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 380 residents. Milton was laid out in 1851. In 1872, Milton experienced growth when the Burlington and Southwestern Railway was built through it. That mix gives Milton a clear local shape within Iowa, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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