Mill Creek, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
699 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$47,457 Median Income $25,647 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $126,606 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,457 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Creek, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,457
37% below
$25,647 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $126,606
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.3%
57% above
28.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mill Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mill Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
40%
Rent
72%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mill Creek residents earn a median household income of $47,457 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,647. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,002 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mill Creek is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,606. Median rent is $842/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

11.3% of adults in Mill Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mill Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population699
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,457
Per Capita$25,647
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,145M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$842
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$126,606
Housing Units309
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity50.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death10,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation2,071 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Mill Creek was built in 1971.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.