The Town FilesMillsboro, Pennsylvania
Community in Washington County · population 580 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.2
Millsboro is a community of 580 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It ranks more walkable than 76% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Millsboro ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millsboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | — | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Millsboro
| People | Millsboro | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in Millsboro
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millsboro since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 6, 2026 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2024.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 87,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,319 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Millsboro itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Millsboro
- East Bethlehem, PA1.1 mi · 2,311 people · home $120,000
- Deemston, PA3.0 mi · 754 people · home $228,100
- Crucible, PA3.5 mi · 673 people · home $114,300
- Dry Tavern, PA3.5 mi · 655 people · home $174,600
- Centerville, PA3.7 mi · 3,256 people · home $120,600
- Luzerne, PA3.9 mi · 5,586 people · home $128,500
- Hiller, PA5.0 mi · 1,258 people · home $121,300
- Jefferson, PA5.2 mi · 2,351 people · home $154,100
Millsboro questions
Is Millsboro, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millsboro scores better for retirees than 17% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 29%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
What is the weather like in Millsboro?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 20.9 inches of snow.
Does Millsboro get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 6, 2026. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)