The Town FilesNew Castle, Kentucky
City in Henry County · population 884 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,000
- Household income
- $43,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.1
New Castle is a city of 884 people in Henry County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $154,000, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 90% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 79% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Kentucky towns.
How New Castle 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 New Castle is worth $154,000, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $43,203, which is more affordable than 24% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $764 a month. 53.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Castle | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $764 | $837 |
| Median household income | $43,203 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 53.7% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Castle
| People | New Castle | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.2% | 88.6% |
Weather in New Castle
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.8 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Castle since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 28, 2011 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 2, 1996.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Henry County
Henry County had 2,892 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,764 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in New Castle itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in New Castle
4 public schools with 1,487 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School | 9-12 | 617 | 15.8 |
| Henry County Middle School | 6-8 | 419 | 14.4 |
| New Castle Elementary School | K-5 | 334 | 15.2 |
| Henry County Early Childhood | PK-PK | 117 | 23.4 |
Towns near New Castle
- Eminence, KY4.8 mi · 2,705 people · home $192,600
- Pleasureville, KY6.5 mi · 779 people · home $153,400
- Campbellsburg, KY6.5 mi · 836 people · home $162,200
- La Grange, KY11.5 mi · 10,067 people · home $283,200
- Bedford, KY13.7 mi · 526 people · home $95,800
- Buckner, KY15.6 mi · 5,785 people · home $425,400
- Shelbyville, KY16.1 mi · 17,282 people · home $257,100
- Carrollton, KY17.0 mi · 3,890 people · home $113,200
New Castle questions
Is New Castle, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Castle scores better for retirees than 79% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 90%. 29.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in New Castle?
The median owner-occupied home in New Castle is valued at $154,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,203, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $764 a month.
What is the weather like in New Castle?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 16.8 inches of snow.
Does New Castle get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Castle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 28, 2011. 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)