Milford, Missouri

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Population in 2021: 22 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -57.7%
Males: (6.7%)
Females: 21  (93.3%)
Median resident age:

63.5 years
Missouri median age:

39.2 years

Zip code: 64759

Estimated median household income in 2021: $41,960 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Milford:

$41,960
MO:

$61,847

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $13,263 (it was $12,303 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $72,071 (it was $36,700 in 2000)
Milford:

$72,071
MO:

$198,300

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $185,613; detached houses: $184,951
March 2022 cost of living index in Milford: 73.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 0.0%
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  • Races in Milford, MO (2021)
    • 19126.7%Two or more races
    • 16.7%White alone
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Ancestries: Irish (23.1%), Swedish (9.6%), United States (9.6%), Dutch (7.7%), Norwegian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1964

Land area: 0.04 square miles.

Population density: 545 people per square mile   (low).

Milford, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $265 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $393 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (55.0 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (105.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (362.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Irwin, MO (2.6 miles),
Jerico Springs, MO (2.9 miles ),
Lamar, MO (3.0 miles ),
Sheldon, MO (3.0 miles ),
Lamar Heights, MO (3.1 miles ),
Golden City, MO (3.7 miles ),
Milo, MO (3.8 miles),
Arcola, MO (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 37.59 N, Longitude: 94.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 417

Distribution of median household income in Milford, MO in 2021

Milford satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.9%
Missouri:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +30 (+136.4%).

Average climate in Milford, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Milford, Missouri average temperatures Milford, Missouri average precipitation Milford, Missouri humidity Milford, Missouri wind speed Milford, Missouri snowfall Milford, Missouri sunshine Milford, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 63.4. This is about average.

City:

63.4
U.S.:

74.2
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.49. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.49
U.S.:

5.56
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.54. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.54
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Milford-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.4 miles away from the Milford village center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 tornado 33.4 miles away from the village center injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Milford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 596% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 172.8 miles away from Milford center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 183.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 191.4 miles away from Milford center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 201.9 miles away from Milford center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 203.8 miles away from Milford center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Barton County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 4, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Milford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Milford:

  • CHASTAIN'S OF LAMAR INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAMAR, MO)
  • BARTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; LAMAR, MO)
  • BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; LAMAR, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Milford:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 33 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 38 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 41 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • Drury University (about 55 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 55 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)
  • Crowder College (about 55 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Evangel University (about 56 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)

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Barton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

1.9 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

50.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Milford:

Marital status in Milford, MO
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 44.1%
  • Separated: 34.2%
  • Widowed: 21.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Milford:

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.9
Missouri average:

10.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Milford, MO (based on Barton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,49729
Mainline Protestant1,7927
Catholic2251
Other1352
None5,753-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Barton County:

4.72 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Barton County:

9.0%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Barton County:

29.2%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.0%
State:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Judicial and Legal 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Milford:

  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLFJ (1550 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: 127, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Milford:

  • KRLK (107.7 FM; STOCKTON, MO; Owner: KRLK RADIO, INC.)
  • KHST (101.7 FM; LAMAR, MO; Owner: INNOVATIVE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KIXQ (102.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSYN (92.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJMK (93.9 FM; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KMXL (95.1 FM; CARTHAGE, MO; Owner: CARTHAGE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Milford:

  • KOAM-TV (Channel 7; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: SAGA QUAD STATES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K05KD (Channel 5; CARTHAGE, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KODE-TV (Channel 12; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZJ (Channel 26; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.7mTotal length
  • 439Total average daily traffic
  • 73Total average daily truck traffic
  • 631Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Milford, MO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Milford compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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