The Town FilesNorth Middletown, Kentucky
City in Bourbon County · population 610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,700
- Household income
- $48,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.9
North Middletown is a city of 610 people in Bourbon County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $117,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 84% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 80% of Kentucky towns, more of a college town than 78% of Kentucky towns.
How North Middletown 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 North Middletown is worth $117,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $48,000, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $913 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Middletown | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $913 | $837 |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Middletown
| People | North Middletown | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 36.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 88.6% |
Weather in North Middletown
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.8 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Middletown since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 7, 2014.
Severe weather in Bourbon County since 1996
Bourbon 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 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 |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Bourbon County
Bourbon County had 7,092 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,178 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in North Middletown itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in North Middletown
1 public school with 135 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middletown Elementary School | K-5 | 135 | 15.0 |
Towns near North Middletown
- Paris, KY9.7 mi · 10,171 people · home $186,300
- Mount Sterling, KY10.3 mi · 7,558 people · home $187,600
- Winchester, KY10.6 mi · 19,134 people · home $188,300
- Millersburg, KY11.4 mi · 747 people · home $97,300
- Carlisle, KY12.7 mi · 2,093 people · home $101,500
- Camargo, KY15.6 mi · 1,020 people · home $151,400
- Owingsville, KY19.3 mi · 1,593 people · home $118,300
- Cynthiana, KY19.6 mi · 6,333 people · home $172,500
North Middletown questions
Is North Middletown, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Middletown scores better for retirees than 64% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 61%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in North Middletown?
The median owner-occupied home in North Middletown is valued at $117,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,000, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $913 a month.
What is the weather like in North Middletown?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8.8 inches of snow.
Does North Middletown get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Middletown 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)