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Population in 2022: 2,767 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +25.4%
 
Males: 1,224  (44.3%)
Females: 1,543  (55.7%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 25541.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,740 (it was $29,348 in 2000)
Milton:

$45,740
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,387 (it was $15,384 in 2000)

Milton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $103,564 (it was $66,300 in 2000)
Milton:

$103,564
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,735; detached houses: $169,480; townhouses or other attached units: $158,394; mobile homes: $36,849

Median gross rent in 2022: $973.

March 2022 cost of living index in Milton: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.0%

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  • Races in Milton, WV (2022)
    • 2,69898.6%White alone
    • 110.4%Two or more races

Races in Milton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Milton, West Virginia as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Milton is 102 to 1.


Crime rates in Milton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(41.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(39.6)		1
(39.3)		1
(37.2)		1
(37.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(78.5)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(41.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(41.3)		1
(39.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(115.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		4
(165.3)		4
(165.1)		2
(82.4)		4
(165.2)		2
(79.2)		3
(118.0)		5
(186.0)		5
(186.4)		0
(0.0)		6
(231.8)		3
(117.8)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		14
(578.5)		35
(1,444)		3
(123.7)		10
(412.9)		7
(277.2)		14
(550.7)		14
(520.8)		19
(708.2)		2
(75.5)		13
(502.3)		6
(235.6)		1
(39.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		24
(991.7)		49
(2,022)		9
(371.0)		57
(2,353)		60
(2,376)		66
(2,596)		47
(1,749)		80
(2,982)		17
(642.0)		54
(2,087)		39
(1,531)		5
(197.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		3
(123.8)		0
(0.0)		3
(123.9)		4
(158.4)		6
(236.0)		3
(111.6)		5
(186.4)		3
(113.3)		2
(77.3)		1
(39.3)		1
(39.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(39.6)		1
(39.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index146.3237.340.0178.4186.5216.4182.3250.840.0206.0167.313.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Milton, WV

Crime rate in Milton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 10 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.95
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Ancestries: American (61.5%), German (9.2%), English (6.5%), Scotch-Irish (5.3%), Irish (3.3%), British (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1876

Elevation: 584 feet

Land area: 1.58 square miles.

Population density: 1,756 people per square mile   (low).

Milton, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Milton town:

0.6% ($382)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington, WV (16.4 miles , pop. 51,475).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (116.9 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (376.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Culloden, WV (1.9 miles ),
Hurricane, WV (2.5 miles ),
Barboursville, WV (3.0 miles ),
Salt Rock, WV (3.0 miles ),
Lesage, WV (3.2 miles ),
Pea Ridge, WV (3.2 miles ),
Teays Valley, WV (3.3 miles ),
Athalia, OH (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 38.44 N, Longitude: 82.13 W

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Milton, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Milton, WV in 2022
Milton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $185,300
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $125,200
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $129,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $182,600
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $108,100
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,900
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $47,500
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $39,300
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,200
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $103,100
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $103,100
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $80,500
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $96,900
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2000: 28 buildings, average cost: $94,600
  • 1999: 29 buildings, average cost: $88,600
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $64,800
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $57,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Milton, WV residents
Average permit cost in Milton, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Most common industries in Milton, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (2.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Rail transportation (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Milton, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.1%)

Average climate in Milton, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Milton, West Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.4. This is better than average.

City:

52.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.693. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.693
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Milton-area historical tornado activity is near West Virginia state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.8 miles away from the Milton town center killed 7 people and injured 93 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Milton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from Milton center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 231.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 147.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 96.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 230.5 miles away from Milton center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 225.0 miles away from Milton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cabell County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Landslides: 9, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Milton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Milton:

  • FMC - HURRICANE (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; HURRICANE, WV)
  • PUTNAM CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HURRICANE, WV)
  • TEAYS VALLEY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HURRICANE, WV)
  • LINCOLN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HAMLIN, WV)
  • COVENANT HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SCOTT DEPOT, WV)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF HUNTINGTON (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HUNTINGTON, WV)
  • GUYANDOTTE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; HUNTINGTON, WV)

Airports located in Milton:

Amtrak station near Milton:

  • 17 miles: HUNTINGTON (8TH AVE. & 10TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Milton:

  • Marshall University (about 17 miles; Huntington, WV; Full-time enrollment: 11,450)
  • West Virginia State University (about 21 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Ashland Community and Technical College (about 29 miles; Ashland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,482)
  • Shawnee State University (about 51 miles; Portsmouth, OH; FT enrollment: 4,160)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 62 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 63 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 64 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)

Public elementary/middle schools in Milton:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Milton: Perry Morris Square (A), Milton Branch Cabell County Public Library (B), Milton Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Milton include: Milton Baptist Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Milton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Sportsman's Inn (Caverns; 1540 East USRoute 60), Appalachian TrailRunners (Arcades & Amusements; Route 1 Box 78).

Birthplace of: Phillip Swann - Composer.

Cabell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Milton and their reported violations in the past:

MILTON WATER (Address: 1139 SMITH STREET , Population served: 4,883, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2005), St Public Notif requested (NOV-12-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-12-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-14-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-07-2005)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-14-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-06-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-07-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 16 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Milton (2011 data):

  • The Ohio Valley Bank Company: Milton Branch at 280 East Main Street, branch established on 1980/05/06. Info updated 2012/01/05: Bank assets: $793.4 mil, Deposits: $689.5 mil, headquarters in Gallipolis, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Ohio Valley Banc Corp.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Milton Branch at 500 Main St. East, branch established on 1988/05/09. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • City National Bank of West Virginia: Milton Branch at 1041 Church Street, branch established on 1904/09/08. Info updated 2008/01/10: Bank assets: $2,753.2 mil, Deposits: $2,223.1 mil, headquarters in Charleston, WV, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 68 total offices, Holding Company: City Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Milton:

Marital status in Milton, WV
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in Milton:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
West Virginia average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Milton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Milton, WV (based on Cabell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,45460
Evangelical Protestant13,82474
Catholic3,0525
Other1,77111
Black Protestant4154
Orthodox2552
None58,548-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Cabell County:

0.95 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 40
Cabell County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
Here:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.9%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.0%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cabell County:

16.7%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.6%
State:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.8%
State:

49.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Milton:

17.3%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

17.6%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
West Virginia:

6.9

Overweight people:
Milton:

38.5%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

54.3%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Milton:

80.8%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Milton, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 5$22,535$54,0840$0
Sewerage 3$14,660$58,6400$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$12,304$73,8243$14,091
Streets and Highways 2$6,876$41,2561$1,867
Other Government Administration 1$6,048$72,57613$8,624
Financial Administration 1$4,276$51,3120$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$4,480
Totals for Government 14$66,699$57,17118$29,062

Milton government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $983,000 ($355.26)
    Sewerage: $858,000 ($310.08)
    Water Utilities: $799,000 ($288.76)
    Police Protection: $555,000 ($200.58)
    Regular Highways: $291,000 ($105.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $73,000 ($26.38)
    Health - Other: $23,000 ($8.31)
    Public Welfare - Other: $11,000 ($3.98)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($0.36)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($11.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $66,000 ($23.85)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($2.17)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($0.72)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $874,000 ($315.87)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $369,000 ($133.36)

Milton government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,441,000 ($520.78)
    Other: $201,000 ($72.64)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $9,000 ($3.25)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($1.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $478,000 ($172.75)
    Donations From Private Sources: $93,000 ($33.61)
    General Revenue - Other: $41,000 ($14.82)
    Interest Earnings: $35,000 ($12.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,011,000 ($365.38)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $176,000 ($63.61)
    General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($2.89)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $598,000 ($216.12)
    Property: $431,000 ($155.76)
    Other License: $237,000 ($85.65)
    Other: $46,000 ($16.62)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $4,000 ($1.45)

Milton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,264,000 ($2625.23)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,912,000 ($2498.01)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $352,000 ($127.21)

Milton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,455,000 ($1248.64)
Businesses in Milton, WV
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Nike1
Curves1Pizza Hut1
FedEx1Rite Aid1
H&R Block1Subway1
MasterBrand Cabinets2UPS1
McDonald's1Wendy's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Milton:

  • WZZW (1600 AM; 5 kW; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOKU (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HURRICANE, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WCHS (580 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVHU (800 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WRVC (930 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WVTS (950 AM; 5 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHRD (1470 AM; 5 kW; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSCW (1410 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: L.M. COMMUNICATIONS OF KENTUCKY, LLC)
  • WTCR (1420 AM; 5 kW; KENOVA, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Milton:

  • WVWV (89.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAMX (106.3 FM; MILTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKLC-FM (105.1 FM; ST. ALBANS, WV; Owner: WKLC, INC.)
  • WEMM (107.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING CO. OF WEST VIRGINIA, LLC)
  • WTCR-FM (103.3 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKEE-FM (100.5 FM; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZJO (94.5 FM; DUNBAR, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC)
  • WDGG (93.7 FM; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE B/CASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBKS (107.1 FM; IRONTON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQBE-FM (97.5 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPAY-FM (104.1 FM; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WMEJ (91.9 FM; PROCTORVILLE, OH; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WZAC-FM (92.5 FM; DANVILLE, WV; Owner: PRICE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRVC-FM (92.7 FM; CATLETTSBURG, KY; Owner: FIFTH AVENUE BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WRVZ (98.7 FM; POCATALICO, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WRYV (101.5 FM; GALLIPOLIS, OH; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF OHIO, LLC)
  • WKAZ (107.3 FM; MIAMI, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WBVB (97.1 FM; COAL GROVE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKWS (96.1 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WXAF (90.9 FM; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Milton:

  • WPBY-TV (Channel 33; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WSAZ-TV (Channel 3; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WOWK-TV (Channel 13; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVAH-TV (Channel 11; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WVAH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCHS-TV (Channel 8; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WCHS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W36CR (Channel 36; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WLPX-TV (Channel 29; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: PAXSON CHARLESTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • W14CU (Channel 14; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WTSF (Channel 61; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: TRI STATE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKAS (Channel 25; ASHLAND, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W55AT (Channel 55; HUNTINGTON, WV; Owner: CHANNEL AMERICA LPTV LIC. SUBSIDIARY)
Milton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Milton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 50Number of bridges
  • 597ft / 182mTotal length
  • $4,759,000Total costs
  • 466,796Total average daily traffic
  • 69,194Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Milton, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 101950-1959
  • 121960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 121990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Milton, WV

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

105 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Milton)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 38.505917 Lon: -82.209028, Call Sign: KC62788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.640 MHz, 161.760 MHz, 170.150 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/1987, Expiration Date: 10/01/1995, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000, Registrant: Peters Broadcasting, Inc., Box 266, Milton, WV 25541

  • Lat: 38.429528 Lon: -82.105694, Call Sign: KIT695,
    Assigned Frequencies: 26.1100 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/22/2003, Registrant: Nasty 1570 Sports LLC, 2545 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Int Us Rt 60 & Hillsview Dr (Lat: 38.434250 Lon: -82.121806), Call Sign: KQF622, Licensee ID: L00101437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.5800 MHz, 37.7000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/1996, Expiration Date: 08/11/2001, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2001, Registrant: Appalachian Power Company, Roanoke, VA 24022, Phone: (703) 985-2833

  • EAST TANK, East Tank .13km W Of Jct. Cr 16 And Sugar Run Rd (Lat: 38.440306 Lon: -82.098528), Type: Tank, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPBT922,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2023, Expiration Date: 02/26/2033, Registrant: City Of Milton, 1139 Smith St, Milton, WV 25541, Phone: (304) 743-3422, Fax: (304) 743-1872, Email:

  • Wv Sec Rt 9 0.1 Km N Of Us Rt 60 Int (Lat: 38.437306 Lon: -82.140139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPJX675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/2011, Expiration Date: 12/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2022, Certifier: Tommy L Harbour, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5993, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 38.443611 Lon: -82.127222, Call Sign: WPYQ665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.150 MHz, 466.150 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2003, Expiration Date: 09/30/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2013, Certifier: Michael J Zarrilli, Registrant: Suddenlink Communications, 12444 Powerscourt Drive, Ste. 140, St. Louis, MO 63131, Phone: (314) 315-9400, Email:

  • Lat: 38.433972 Lon: -82.139806, Call Sign: WQDE226,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2005, Expiration Date: 08/03/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/03/2015, Certifier: Bonnie Mills, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., N3211 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 248-3000


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Milton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Milton)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$117,4903$127,54710$143,0571$44,7401$53,7301$78,330
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$77,5300$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$111,0402$148,8101$34,6300$01$35,820
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$170,9000$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$74,2700$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$145,430
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Milton, WV
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Milton, WV - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 42. The highest number of fire incidents - 69 took place in 2013, and the least - 12 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Milton, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (51.9%), and Outside Fires (25.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Milton, WV
    • 35351.9%Structure Fires
    • 17625.9%Outside Fires
    • 11617.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 355.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Milton, WV
Most common first names in Milton, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James7370.2 years
William7173.3 years
Mary6278.3 years
John5275.5 years
Charles5171.2 years
Robert3074.4 years
Roy2371.3 years
Thelma2279.8 years
Anna2277.9 years
Helen2277.4 years
Most common last names in Milton, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Chapman8075.7 years
Meadows5073.8 years
Smith4976.6 years
Johnson4777.1 years
Clagg3272.7 years
Holley3077.6 years
Black3072.0 years
Perry2777.7 years
Wallace2775.3 years
Ball2779.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Milton, WV
  • 64.5%Utility gas
  • 26.1%Electricity
  • 9.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Milton, WV
  • 86.7%Electricity
  • 13.3%Utility gas


Milton compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are 19 pilots and 10 other airmen in this city.
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