McMillin, Washington
McMillin is a community of 1,348 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit McMillin
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McMillin Bridge, Bridge for Kids, McMillin School and Bradley Lake Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in McMillin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McMillin
McMillin is a census-designated place located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, McMillin had a population of 1,624.
From the Wikipedia article McMillin, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
McMillin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Bridge in Pierce County, Washington
Museums and landmarks2
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McMillin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in McMillin, Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Bradley Lake Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Churches and places of worship2
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
14515 128th Street East, South Hill
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
School · 5.8 mi
16117 Canyon Road East, Puyallup
Map of McMillin
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McChord Field (TCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- South Hill 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Alderton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Puyallup 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Prairie Ridge 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bonney Lake 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Frederickson 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Crocker 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Graham 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Lake Tapps 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Sumner 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McMillin Bridge Top View, Ben Cody, Public domain
- McMillin School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Aerial view of Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Washington, August 16, 2023 (cropped), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
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