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Milton, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,747
Population
3,146/sq mi density
$89,804
Median Income
$41,616 per capita
$511,000
Home Value
$563,976 Zillow
$1,986
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
2,506 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,804 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$511,000 home value, $1,986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2520°N, 122.3173°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 117 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 10 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 122 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 17 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 25 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 61 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 117 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 131 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 132 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 152 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 154 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.0").