Milton, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,773
Population
1,302/sq mi density
$54,135
Median Income
$29,555 per capita
$123,500
Home Value
$219,393 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
365
Violent Crime/100K
1,314 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,135 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4380°N, 82.1460°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cabell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (2.9").