The Town FilesMiddleton, Tennessee
City in Hardeman County · population 658 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,100
- Household income
- $36,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 27.7
Middleton is a city of 658 people in Hardeman County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $122,100, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 93% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Tennessee towns.
How Middleton ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Middleton is worth $122,100, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $36,250, which is more affordable than 64% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $754 a month. 41.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Middleton | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $754 | $863 |
| Median household income | $36,250 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 41.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Middleton
| People | Middleton | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.1% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.8% | 88.2% |
Weather in Middleton
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middleton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 23, 2015 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 83 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Hardeman County since 1996
Hardeman County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Hardeman County
Hardeman County had 6,576 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,533 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Middleton itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Middleton
2 public schools with 763 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | 7-12 | 394 | 12.7 |
| Middleton Elementary | PK-6 | 369 | 13.2 |
Towns near Middleton
- Walnut, MS8.4 mi · 704 people · home $97,000
- Bolivar, TN15.0 mi · 5,205 people · home $150,200
- Selmer, TN18.3 mi · 4,446 people · home $155,900
- Eastview, TN19.4 mi · 763 people · home $153,300
- Bethel Springs, TN19.5 mi · 742 people · home $149,000
- Whiteville, TN22.4 mi · 2,606 people · home $124,400
- Ashland, MS22.8 mi · 551 people · home $98,800
- Corinth, MS23.1 mi · 14,622 people · home $177,100
Middleton questions
Is Middleton, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Middleton scores better for retirees than 93% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 66%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.7).
How much does a house cost in Middleton?
The median owner-occupied home in Middleton is valued at $122,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,250, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $754 a month.
What is the weather like in Middleton?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Middleton get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Middleton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 23, 2015. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)