The Town FilesMidway, Kentucky
City in Woodford County · population 1,718 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,500
- Household income
- $61,650
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 39.7
Midway is a city of 1,718 people in Woodford County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $243,500, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Kentucky towns, more of a college town than 97% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 96% of Kentucky towns.
How Midway ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Midway is worth $243,500, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $61,650, which is more affordable than 16% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $976 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Midway | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,500 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $976 | $837 |
| Median household income | $61,650 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Midway
| People | Midway | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Midway
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 162 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 6, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 7, 2014.
Severe weather in Woodford County since 1996
Woodford County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Woodford County
Woodford County had 9,977 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,784 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Midway itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Midway
1 public school with 380 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Elementary School | PK-5 | 380 | 14.1 |
Towns near Midway
- Versailles, KY7.1 mi · 10,347 people · home $286,100
- Stamping Ground, KY8.6 mi · 780 people · home $204,300
- Frankfort, KY10.3 mi · 28,602 people · home $183,700
- Georgetown, KY11.4 mi · 37,086 people · home $265,400
- Lawrenceburg, KY14.2 mi · 11,728 people · home $201,100
- Lexington-Fayette, KY14.4 mi · 322,570 people · home $293,500
- Wilmore, KY18.6 mi · 5,999 people · home $248,900
- Nicholasville, KY18.8 mi · 31,093 people · home $226,800
Midway questions
Is Midway, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Midway scores better for retirees than 96% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 28%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Midway?
The median owner-occupied home in Midway is valued at $243,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,650, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $976 a month.
What is the weather like in Midway?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Midway get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Midway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)