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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1909°N, 81.2356°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilkes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Millers Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.4").