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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6135°N, 83.7225°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Middlesborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.4").