About Milford
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Milford is a small town counting 3,258 people who proudly call it home.
Milford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,515 residents per square mile.
📰 Milford News Today
- Dave Langel Obituary Aug 4, 2026 Turner Jenness Funeral Home · Aug 4
- Keli L. King Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Eldridge Family Funeral Homes · Aug 14
- Lawsuit Seeks Back Rent from Company Operating Nursing Homes in Spirit Lake and Milford Northwest Iowa Now · Aug 17
- New housing development to bring 120+ lots to Milford Dakota News Now · Aug 12
- Milford Pioneer Days continues this weekend with four new events KTIV · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Milford Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Milford — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Milford
- Bird House Cafe (café)
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
- Mill Creek Restaurant and Lounge
- Perkins — american
- Taco House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milford
- Buchanan Park reviews ★
- Calkins Park reviews ★
- Florence Park reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Millstone Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Milford
- Okoboji Elementary School
- Okoboji High School
- Okoboji Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,258
Rank in state#117 of 940
Land area2.15 sq mi
Density1,515/sq mi
Coordinates43.3417, -95.1457