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Milton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Danville city County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
159 Population 408/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $57,591 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $153,678 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 5,119 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates36.5377°N, 79.2079°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDanville city County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 120 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 150 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 106 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 122 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 137 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 98 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 79 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 118 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 138 km
Mar 28, 2011 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia M2.5 150 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 90 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Florence (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Florence Category 2 290 km
2011 Irene Category 1 286 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 136 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 236 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 262 km
1996 Fran Category 3 156 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 224 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 267 km
1986 Charley Category 1 294 km
1984 Diana Category 4 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 71 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 51 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 38 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 32 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 29 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 30 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 90 km 1
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 90 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 63 km
2002 BUCK MTN 905 100 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in

Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (3.2").

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