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Middlesborough, Kentucky

Introduction to Middlesborough, Kentucky

Middlesborough, Kentucky, in Bell county, is 46 miles N of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 104 miles SE ofLexington, Kentucky. There are 10,384 residents in the city.

Middlesborough History

The city of Middlesborough is located in Bell County. The city was incorporated in the year 1890 and was named after the town of Middlesbrough in North Yorkshire. The first white man known to pass through this region was Mr. Gabriel Arthur. In 1750, he was followed by Dr. Thomas Walker and Daniel Boone in 1769. In the year 1886, Alexander Alan Arthur saw great potential in the Middleborough region and started surveying the land for development. He also raised fund to develop the city.

Middlesborough and nearby Attractions

  • Pine Mountain State Resort Park
  • Clinch Mountain Winery
  • Rose Center Museum
  • Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
  • Frozen Head State Park

Things To Do In Middlesborough

Tourists can visit the Pine Mountain State Resort Park, which offers facilities of camping, fishing and picnicking. The Rose Center Museum is another center of attraction for the people interested in history of the city. The Clinch Mountain Winery is another place to visit where tourists can watch the processing of wine. You can also plan a trip to Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site and Frozen Head State Park.

Middlesborough Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport provide air transportation facilities.

Middlesborough Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by University of Louisville, Sullivan University, Jefferson Community College, and Indiana University Southeast.

High Points

Middlesborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMiddlesborough Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Middlesborough Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Middlesborough Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Middlesborough Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Middlesborough, KY

Comparing Middlesborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

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