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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
$208,941 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
2,666 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,135 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. 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 39.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").