The Town FilesMilton, West Virginia
Town in Cabell County · population 2,811 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,900
- Household income
- $46,429
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 33.7
Milton is a town of 2,811 people in Cabell County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $143,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks hipper than 91% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 89% of West Virginia towns, more vibrant than 83% of West Virginia towns.
How Milton ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milton is worth $143,900, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $46,429, which is more affordable than 24% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,198 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $811 |
| Median household income | $46,429 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milton
| People | Milton | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Milton
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.6 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 2, 2024 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on June 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Cabell County since 1996
Cabell County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, chemical.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | DR-4605: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4603: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cabell County
Cabell County had 52,015 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,829 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Milton itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Milton
4 public schools with 3,123 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell Midland High School | 9-12 | 1,713 | 17.5 |
| Milton Middle School | 6-8 | 570 | 11.2 |
| Milton Elementary School | PK-5 | 559 | 15.5 |
| Ona Elementary School | PK-5 | 281 | 15.6 |
Towns near Milton
- Culloden, WV3.8 mi · 3,016 people · home $197,800
- Hurricane, WV6.4 mi · 6,961 people · home $210,500
- Barboursville, WV8.9 mi · 4,456 people · home $197,700
- Pea Ridge, WV10.1 mi · 6,602 people · home $188,500
- Teays Valley, WV11.5 mi · 14,350 people · home $278,000
- Huntington, WV16.3 mi · 46,842 people · home $127,200
- St. Albans, WV17.6 mi · 10,861 people · home $140,800
- Nitro, WV17.8 mi · 6,624 people · home $128,900
Milton questions
Is Milton, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milton scores better for retirees than 42% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 5%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Milton is valued at $143,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,429, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,198 a month.
What is the weather like in Milton?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.6 inches of snow.
Does Milton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 2, 2024. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)