MilanoTX
A town of 487, settled in 1880. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
What makes Milano stand out
The 2 things Milano does most differently from other towns.
487 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Milano’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Milano. Another town gets a different order.
Milano’s public schools outperform 92% of Texas districts
The public schools Milano’s kids attend outperform 92% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano El | PK–5 | 187 | A− |
A typical Milano home is worth about $390K
The typical Milano home is worth about $390,000, up 2% in a year, 30% above the Texas typical home.
Typical home value
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Milano has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Milano
Most working residents leave Milano for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (12%), Caldwell (5%) and Bryan (5%). Half commute less than 50 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Milano is
Milano beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Milano | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.8% | 19.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.7% |
About Milano
Town in Texas, United States
Milano is a city in Milam County, Texas, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 79 and State Highway 36, 12 miles southeast of Cameron, the county seat. Its population was 390 at the 2020 census. On November 5, 1960, country music singer Johnny Horton was killed by a drunk driver on Highway 79 near Milano on his way home from a performance at the Skyline Club in Austin.
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- Established
- 1880
- Population
- 390
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 522 ft
- ZIP code
- 76556
- Area code
- 512