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Milton, WV

Cabell CountyElev. 178 m
Population
2,773
Median home
$123,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Milton

Milton is home to roughly 2,773 residents. Milton sits in Cabell County. The median age is 50.3 and the median household income is $54,135. Homes carry a median value of $123,500, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (99.6%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,773
Median age
50.3
Median household income
$54,135
Per-capita income
$29,555
Poverty rate
12.1%
High-school grad or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
23.2 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White99.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.8%
Sales & office21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%
Service8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$123,500
Median gross rent
$1,050/mo
Owner-occupied
62%
Median year built
1996
Households
1,217
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Milton has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading0%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MILTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% below national
Milton109
West Virginia282
United States386
↓ 69% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% below national
Milton837
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 69% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Milton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Milton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cabell County
Ice stormRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Milton is in Cabell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Milton sits in Cabell County. Elevation ~178 m.

Map of Milton
Milton, WV
Where Milton is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mud River Covered Bridge
Notable people from Milton
Darrell FettyPhillip SwannTim KramerDaniel Linville
People searches in Milton
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Nearby cities
Hurricane (7 mi)Barboursville (8 mi)Huntington (16 mi)St. Albans (18 mi)Nitro (18 mi)Dunbar (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Milton, WV (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Milton, West Virginia.

George S Johnson, 36
Milton · Mason County · 25541

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Milton — frequently asked

What is the population of Milton, West Virginia?
Milton has a population of about 2,773, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Milton?
The median home value in Milton is $123,500, and the median gross rent is $1,050/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Milton safe? What is the crime rate?
Milton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 109 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Milton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cabell County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, landslide.
How many schools are in Milton?
Milton has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Milton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Milton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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