Milford

Milford is a city in Kent and Sussex counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city is 11,190 people and 4,356 households in the city. Seven of Delaware's governors have come from Milford: Daniel Rogers (who served 179799), Joseph Haslet (181114), William Tharp (1847-1851), Peter F. Causey (185559), William Burton (185963), William T. Watson (189597), and Ruth Ann Minner (200109) Milford is located at 38°5445N 75°2541W (38.9126129, 75.4279748), along the Mispillion River. The city has a total area of 9.87 square miles (25.6 km²). Milford was first settled in 1680 by Henry Bowan on what was known as the Saw Mill Range. Shipbuilding continued to be the major industry of Milford through World War I, bringing considerable prosperity to the town. A fire started in a second floor apartment next to Wiley Hardware & Appliance on Walnut Street on May 30, 2003. No one was killed in the blaze, but one civilian and six firefighters were injured. The Vineyard shipyard was called into service in both World war I and II to build submarine chasers. Milford has several public schools, including the Milford School District, which is served by several other state roads.

History

The Kent County side of Milford was first settled in 1680 by Henry Bowan on what was known as the Saw Mill Range. The city was incorporated February 5, 1807. Seven of Delaware's governors have come from Milford: Daniel Rogers (who served 179799), Joseph Haslet (181114), William Tharp (1847-1851), Peter F. Causey (185559), William Burton (185963), William T. Watson (189597), and Ruth Ann Minner (200109) The Vineyard shipyard was called into service in both World War I and II to build submarine chasers. The Mispillion Lighthouse and Beacon Tower, North Milford Historic District, Old Fire House, Parson Thorne Mansion, South Milford historic District Walnut Farm, and J. H. Wilkerson & Son Brickworks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On Friday, May 30, 2003 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a fire started in a second floor apartment next to Wiley Hardware & Appliance on Walnut Street. No one was killed in the blaze, but one civilian and six firefighters were injured. The fire destroyed seven businesses, a church, and three apartments, destroying an entire city block in the historic section of town. More than 200 firefighters fought the blaze which destroyed the businesses, the church and the apartments. The town is located in Kent County, Delaware, near the Delaware-Maryland border.

Geography and climate

Milford is located at 38°5445N 75°2541W (38.9126129, 75.4279748), along the Mispillion River, which runs through the city.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.87 square miles (25.6 km²) The city is located on the eastern edge of the Great Lakes region of the U.S. and is located in the eastern part of the state of New Hampshire. The city has an average daily rainfall of 2.2 inches (6.4 mm) and an average monthly temperature of 2 in (7.2 m) Milford has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen "Cfa" = Cfa). The city's average annual rainfall is 2.4 inches (7 mm), and the average yearly temperature is 3.3 inches (8 mm). Milford's average yearly rainfall is 1.7 inches (4 m), and its average yearly temperatures are 3.7 degrees (8.3 °C). The average annual temperature is 4.7 inches (11 cm), which is 3 m (9 in) above sea level. Milford is one of the smallest cities in New Hampshire, with a population of 1,856 (36.1 percent) according to the 2010 Census. It is the second-smallest city in the state, after Poughton, and the third-largest city in North Carolina.

Education

Milford School District operates public schools. Milford is home to the New Jersey Devils hockey team. The district also has a baseball team, the Milford Bulls, and a softball team.Milford is also the home of the N.J. Devils football team, which won the Super Bowl in 2010. The N.C. Devils also have a hockey team and a lacrosse team, both of which won a championship in 2012. The Milford Devils also run a cheerleading squad and a football team. They have a track and field team, as well as a field hockey team, and an elementary school. They also run an after-school program for children in need of extra help with reading and vocabulary. They are located in the town of Milford, which has a population of 4,000. The school district also runs a daycare center, which serves about 1,000 children. It is located in a town that has a high school and a middle school, which both serve more than 2,000 students. It also runs an adult education program, which is open to the community. It has a music program and a social services program. It was founded in the 1970s. It offers classes in English, Spanish, and French. It opened its doors in the 1980s, and has since expanded to include Spanish and other languages. It operates a day care center, a preschool, a day kindergarten, a kindergarten and a sixth-grade program and an adult daycare program.

Infrastructure

Milford is served by several state roads connecting it to other points in Delaware. The Indian River Subdivision line of the Delmarva Central Railroad passes through Milford. The City of Milford provides electricity to the city, operating a substation and over 100 miles (160 km) of overhead lines. The city's electric department is a member of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) and purchases its power from the PJM Power Grid. Milford is home to the Milford Solar Farm, a 15 MW, 80 acre solar power farm owned by the Public Service Enterprise Group. Bayhealth Medical Center operates the Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. The hospital offers various inpatient services including a birthing room and cardiovascular and cancer services. The Sussex Campus also offers numerous outpatient services, patient and family support services, community outreach, and imaging services. On May 27, 2016, Bay health Medical Center broke ground on the Bay health Sussex Campus to replace the former Milford Memorial Hospital. The six-story hospital cost between $275 million and $300 million to build and opened on February 5, 2019. It will be converted by Nationwide Health Services into a multi-use healthcare-focused community that would include a nursing home, retirement center, and other facilities. The Milford solar farm is the largest solar farm in Delaware, with a capacity of 15 megawatts (15MW) The city has a 24-hour emergency room with a Level III trauma center. The Public Works department provides water, sewer, trash and recycling collection to Milford for about 6,500 customers.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 11,190 people and 4,356 households in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 62% White, 26% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.4% Asian,0.3% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from 2 or more races. 14.1% of families are below poverty level, which is slightly higher than the national average of 11.4%, and higher than Kent County and Sussex County average of 13% and 11% respectively. The median household income according to the2020 census is $47,824. The city is located on the Delaware River, which runs through Sussex County. It is the only city in Sussex County to be on the National Highway System, which connects to New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. It was the site of the U.S. Civil War, and the Battle of the Bulge, which took place between 1861 and 1865. The town was named after the town of Sussex, which was founded in the 17th century. The name of the town is derived from the word "sussex", which means "peace" or "hope" in English, and "bulge" means "dawn". The city's name is also used to refer to the area around Sussex County, where it is located. It has a population of about 11,000, with the majority of its residents living in the town center. The population is spread out over the city's four square miles.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware = 25.1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 43. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 40. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Milford = 3.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 11,190 individuals with a median age of 35.2 age the population grows by 15.24% in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,135.58 residents per square mile of area (438.47/km²). There are average 2.37 people per household in the 3,163 households with an average household income of $36,107 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.30% of the available work force and has dropped -1.64% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 28.42%. The number of physicians in Milford per 100,000 population = 184.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Milford = 45.2 inches and the annual snowfall = 13.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 106. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 200. 88 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 25.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 42, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware which are owned by the occupant = 45.11%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 35 years with median home cost = $167,210 and home appreciation of -2.83%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $4.43 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,403 per student. There are 16.1 students for each teacher in the school, 793 students for each Librarian and 441 students for each Counselor. 6.39% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.36% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.51% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).