Milo is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 778 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50166

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Living in Milo

Housing in Milo

$276K▲ 5.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Milo home is worth about $276,000, up 5.7% in a year, 15% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Milo

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Most working residents leave Milo for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Des Moines (24%), Indianola (16%) and West Des Moines (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Des Moines

24%

Indianola

16%

West Des Moines

Urbandale

2%Work in townlive and work in Milo 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 154Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Milo →

Health in Milo

Compared with Iowa

5better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 8.8%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · better

Care nearby

Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville · 17.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Infinity Health - Chariton OfficeChariton · 19.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Milo · CMS · HRSAHealth in Milo →

Natural hazards in Milo

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Milo flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Milo

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Milo →

Climate in Milo

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Milo has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 17°Winter

61° / 39°Spring

83° / 63°Summer

63° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Milo get?About 31 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Milo →

Schools in Milo

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School Grade C+

The public schools Milo’s kids attend trail 56% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictSoutheast Warren Comm School DistrictSchools1

Southeast Warren Primary B-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 162 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.