Millers Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,469 Population 328/sq mi density
$59,239 Median Income $33,177 per capita
$191,700 Home Value $233,576 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,239 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $822/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Millers Creek, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,239
21% below
$33,177 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
32% below
Zillow: $233,576
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Millers Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
68%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millers Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millers Creek residents earn a median household income of $59,239 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,177. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millers Creek is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,576. Median rent is $822/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

9.1% of adults in Millers Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millers Creek has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,469
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,239
Per Capita$33,177
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,234M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$822
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$233,576
Housing Units910
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,047/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Millers Creek was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.