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Millers Creek, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilkes County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,469
Population
328/sq mi density
$59,239
Median Income
$33,177 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$224,173 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
408
Violent Crime/100K
9,059 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,239 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 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 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (3.5").