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Middlesborough, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,258 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$34,349 Median Income $21,393 per capita
$88,700 Home Value $89,131 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,845 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,349 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,700 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Middlesborough, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,349
54% below
$21,393 per capita
Home Value
$88,700
69% below
Zillow: $89,131
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
1,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Middlesborough Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Middlesborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
31%
Rent
58%
Poverty
180%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middlesborough a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Middlesborough residents earn a median household income of $34,349 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,393. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middlesborough is $88,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,131. Median rent is $670/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Middlesborough reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,845/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Middlesborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middlesborough has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population9,258
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,349
Per Capita$21,393
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$816

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,700
Rent$670
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$89,131
Housing Units4,409
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property1,845/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,303/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Middlesborough was founded in 1890.
The median home in Middlesborough was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.