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Milton, KY
City in Trimble County, Kentucky.
Population
637
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
0
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 3.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,500, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (24% below Kentucky) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Milton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (140), Irish Americans (64), Mexican Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trimble County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,661
1,022 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.1M
FY 2026, $6,143 per person
How people get to work
Milton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
187
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, INCity | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Hanover, INTown | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Brooksburg, INTown | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BedfordCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Kent, INCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| Lamb, INCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| PrestonvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Canaan, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CarrolltonCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| New Washington, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Dupont, INTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Blocher, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CampbellsburgCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Deputy, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Vevay, INTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, KY in?
- Milton is in Trimble County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Milton, KY?
- About 637 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include Madison, IN (3.2 mi), Hanover, IN (5.2 mi), Brooksburg, IN (7.3 mi), Bedford (8.6 mi), Kent, IN (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023