Milton, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 209 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.7%
 
Males: 104  (50.0%)
Females: 105  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62352.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,884 (it was $26,591 in 2000)
Milton:

$44,884
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,018 (it was $11,847 in 2000)

Milton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $72,397 (it was $30,600 in 2000)
Milton:

$72,397
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $90,431; detached houses: $102,616; mobile homes: $70,292

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,265.

March 2022 cost of living index in Milton: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.2%
(28.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Milton, IL (2022)
    • 19592.0%White alone
    • 52.4%Two or more races
    • 52.4%Hispanic
    • 41.9%American Indian alone

Races in Milton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (22.3%), European (16.6%), Irish (16.6%), American (11.5%), English (10.2%), Italian (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/17/1877

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 558 people per square mile   (low).

Milton, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Milton village:

0.9% ($287)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Charles, MO (54.1 miles , pop. 60,321).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (68.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (221.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Time, IL (2.0 miles),
Detroit, IL (2.0 miles),
Florence, IL (2.2 miles),
Pearl, IL (2.7 miles),
Glasgow, IL (3.0 miles),
Pittsfield, IL (3.0 miles ),
Valley City, IL (3.1 miles),
Hillview, IL (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 39.56 N, Longitude: 90.65 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Milton, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Milton, IL in 2022
Milton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+1.5%).
Most common industries in Milton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.8%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.0%)
  • Food (14.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (10.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.1%)
  • Health care (21.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Milton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (24.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.0%)
  • Religious workers (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.8%)

Average climate in Milton, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Milton-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.3 miles away from the Milton village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 tornado 28.3 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Milton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 270% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 167.2 miles away from Milton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 167.2 miles away from Milton center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 176.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 189.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 168.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pike County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Milton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Milton:

  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • EASTSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PLEASANT HILL NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PLEASANT HILL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Milton:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 49 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 55 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 56 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 57 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 57 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 62 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Western Illinois University (about 63 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: East Pike Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Milton: East Pike Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Pike County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Milton (2011 data):

  • Farmers National Bank of Griggsville: Milton Facility at 411 West Pittsfield Street, branch established on 1998/06/15. Info updated 2008/10/07: Bank assets: $58.6 mil, Deposits: $53.1 mil, headquarters in Griggsville, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Griggsville Bancshares, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Milton:

Marital status in Milton, IL
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 56.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 16.6%

For population 25 years and over in Milton:

  • High school or higher: 70.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 49.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Milton, IL (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,38334
Mainline Protestant1,77816
Catholic3641
Other2222
None9,683-
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: 5
Pike County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Pike County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Pike County:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.0%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pike County:

7.6%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$81
Water Supply 0$0 5$3,244
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,155
Totals for Government 0$0 7$5,480

Milton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $45,000 ($215.31)
    Central Staff Services: $41,000 ($196.17)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($191.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($105.26)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($52.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $70,000 ($334.93)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($47.85)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($47.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($23.92)

Milton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $26,000 ($124.40)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $81,000 ($387.56)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.78)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000 ($215.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($181.82)
    Highways: $7,000 ($33.49)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($100.48)
    Other Selective Sales: $7,000 ($33.49)

Milton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $369,000 ($1765.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Milton:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WBBA (1580 AM; 0 kW; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Milton:

  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Milton:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.2mTotal length
  • 1,450Total average daily traffic
  • 216Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,422Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Milton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • HOOVER TANK, Hoover Tank - Se Of Sr100 & Twnshp1200n Junction (Lat: 39.573056 Lon: -90.655556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQPL477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2012, Expiration Date: 06/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2022, Certifier: Doug Damon, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • HOOVER TANK, Hoover Tank - Se Of Sr100 & Twnshp1200n Junction (Lat: 39.573056 Lon: -90.655556), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WRZW257,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2023, Expiration Date: 12/19/2033, Certifier: John Megehe, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • CHI0313, S.W. Corner Of Lawler & Roosevelt Roads (Lat: 41.859444 Lon: -88.036944), Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 30.9 m, Call Sign: WQFF855, Licensee ID: L01728370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2006, Expiration Date: 07/06/2016, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2013, Certifier: Joseph M Sandri Jr., Registrant: Fibertower Network Services, Corp., Debtor-In-Possession, 1875 Eye Street, Nw, 5th Floor, Room 505, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Email:

  • MILTON WT, Milton Wt (Lat: 39.565111 Lon: -90.649806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38 m, Call Sign: WQNJ846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, 19525.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/28/2031, Certifier: Sean R Middleton, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • MILTON, 20494 State Highway 100 (Lat: 39.552972 Lon: -90.646583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WQUZ367,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2014, Expiration Date: 11/25/2024, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • MILTON, 0.22 Nm North Of The Intersection Of Elm St And North St (Lat: 39.569361 Lon: -90.646722), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WROQ563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2021, Expiration Date: 11/19/2031, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2022, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • MILTON, 4.8 Miles Ssw Of (Lat: 39.494750 Lon: -90.672889), Overall height: 74.1 m, Call Sign: KSN48,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.20 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6375.20 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Specialty Antenna Site Resources, Inc, Cedar Crest, NM 87008


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 11 W North St (Lat: 39.567278 Lon: -90.650417), Type: Pole, Call Sign: KFN672, Licensee ID: L00011573,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/27/2004, Expiration Date: 07/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/13/2014, Registrant: Lower Illinois Towing Co, Rr 1 Box 1302, Pittsfield, IL 62353, Phone: (217) 723-4420, Fax: (217) 723-4621


Most common first names in Milton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George380.7 years
Clara389.7 years
Floyd375.3 years
John372.7 years
Marie380.7 years
Ethel288.5 years
Cecil263.5 years
Charles272.5 years
Harry270.5 years
Donald269.0 years
Most common last names in Milton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lemons784.3 years
Johnson675.2 years
Hoover585.2 years
Landess484.8 years
Bissell476.3 years
Bristow471.2 years
Howland478.2 years
Stanley470.0 years
Lacy386.0 years
Lane376.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Milton, IL
  • 78.3%Utility gas
  • 20.3%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Milton, IL
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Electricity


Milton compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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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