Middlesborough, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,349 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,700 home value, $670/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.9 in |
Middlesborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.6").