North Middletown is a small town of 766 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $44,167
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Middletown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Middletown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Middletown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.1
North Middletown's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Middletown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Middletown, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Middletown's violent crime rate is 91.0 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.0 /100k
Property Crime
783.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Middletown is served primarily by Bourbon County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Middletown, KY
National Avg
School District
Bourbon County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
64.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Middletown sees average highs of 41.8°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.8 inches of snow per year.
North Middletown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Middletown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $900/month.
North Middletown's violent crime rate is 91.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 783.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Middletown are operated by Bourbon County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Middletown, KY has a population of 766, a median household income of $44,167, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Middletown averages 41.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 8.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Middletown, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40357.
The population of North Middletown, Kentucky is 766 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Middletown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $44,167, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Middletown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
