The Town FilesMilton, Kentucky
City in Trimble County · population 590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,700
- Household income
- $62,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 35.6
Milton is a city of 590 people in Trimble County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $156,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more of a college town than 75% of Kentucky towns.
How Milton 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 Milton is worth $156,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $62,500, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $763 | $837 |
| Median household income | $62,500 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.0% | — |
Who lives in Milton
| People | Milton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Milton
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 2, 2012 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 180 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Trimble County since 1996
Trimble County has been included in 22 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 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Trimble County
Trimble County had 1,072 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,405 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Milton itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Milton
1 public school with 248 students, about 22.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary School | PK-6 | 248 | 22.5 |
Towns near Milton
- Madison, IN2.7 mi · 12,357 people · home $203,100
- Hanover, IN4.8 mi · 3,743 people · home $138,700
- Bedford, KY9.5 mi · 526 people · home $95,800
- Carrollton, KY11.9 mi · 3,890 people · home $113,200
- New Washington, IN14.3 mi · 595 people · home $187,500
- Vevay, IN16.1 mi · 1,741 people · home $133,800
- Campbellsburg, KY16.5 mi · 836 people · home $162,200
- Scottsburg, IN21.8 mi · 7,345 people · home $146,200
Milton questions
Is Milton, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milton scores better for retirees than 68% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 66%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Milton is valued at $156,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,500, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Milton?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 12.3 inches of snow.
Does Milton get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 2, 2012. 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)