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Millom, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Millom is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,980. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
5,980 Population 3/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Millom

Millom

Millom is a town and civil parish on the north shore of the estuary of the River Duddon in southernmost Cumberland, Cumbria, England. It is situated just outside the Lake District National Park, about 6 miles (10 km) north of Barrow-in-Furness and 26 miles (42 km) south of Whitehaven.

People

Population5,980
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units2,392

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population5,980
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates54.2107°, -3.2720°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Millom

Millom is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,980. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Millom has a population of 5,980 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents.

Population

5,980
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Millom vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Millom is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 544 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Millom vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)544

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Millom is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,392 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units2,392

Property Tax

Millom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates54.2107°N, 3.2720°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 107 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 108 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 112 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 117 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 17 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 106 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 138 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 110 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 123 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 37 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 108 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 46 km
May 26, 2015 6 km WSW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 102 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
May 6, 1996 2 km NNW of Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom M2.8 148 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Millom has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (3.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Millom

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Millom School - - - -
St James' Catholic Primary School - - - -
Captain Shaw's CofE School - - - -
Millom Infant School - - - -
Black Combe Junior School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Millom

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beyond Radio - AAC 192 kbps
Milestone Radio 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3

Museums in Millom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Eskdale Mill
Furness Abbey Visitor Centre
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Ravenglass Railway Museum
Sir John Barrow Cottage
The Dock Museum
The Lumberjills' Story
The Ruskin Museum

Libraries in Millom

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Askam Library0.0
Barrow Library0.0
Dalton-in-Furness Library0.0
Gosforth Library0.0
Millom Library0.0
Roose Library0.0
Seascale Library0.0
Ulverston Library0.0
Walney Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Millom

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barrow Outdoor Market
Market Hall
Ulverston Auction Mart

Hotels in Millom

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambridge House Hotel
Hodbarrow House
The Station Hotel

Restaurants in Millom

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clocktower
Curry Spice
Ristorante Da Vinci
Underwood House

Theatres in Millom

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Millom Palladium
The Beggar's Theatre

Dentists in Millom

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horn Hill Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Millom

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McKinney Vets

Train Stations in Millom

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootle
Millom

Gas Stations in Millom

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wharton's Garage

Banks in Millom

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Furness Building Society

Breweries in Millom

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beckstones Brewery
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Stringers
Taylor's Blackbeck Brewery
Ulverston Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Millom

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Millom

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Millom

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bootle Post Office
Millom Post Office

Treatment Centers in Millom

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paradise Street Centre
Unity

Churches & Religious Organizations in Millom

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
Kingdom Hall
Millom Baptist Church
Millom Methodist Church
Salvation Army
St. George's Church
St. James'

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Millom

What is the population of Millom?

Millom has a population of 5,980 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Millom expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Millom?

Millom has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

How is the job market in Millom?

Millom has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 544 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Millom?

The median home value in Millom is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Millom?

50.0% of adults in Millom hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Millom?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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