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Mill Creek, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
699 Population 1,520/sq mi density
$47,457 Median Income $25,647 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $125,001 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,932 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,457 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mill Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,071 ft (631 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,520/sq mi
Coordinates38.7319°N, 79.9725°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 68.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 90 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 75 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 83 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 131 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 131 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 137 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 142 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 82 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 82 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 93 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 138 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 81 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 77 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 118 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 140 km
Oct 2, 1998 10 km NE of Sylvester, West Virginia M2.6 150 km
May 7, 2010 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 83 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 85 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
May 19, 1967 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 90 km 2
Jun 21, 1981 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 66 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 21 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF1 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 88 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 85 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 75 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 68 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 86 km
2018 LOCKRIDGE RX 2,473 65 km
2024 RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX 2,469 44 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 99 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 93 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,114 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 93 km
1998 STONEY LICK 1,986 74 km
2010 HONE QUARRY 1,827 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 4.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in

Mill Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.5").

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