Ginn's Furniture Store · National Register of Historic Places
Milton’s story
207 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1819Milton is settled
MiltonKY
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
595
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$229K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
172
A commuter town
Is Milton a good place to live?
Milton’s average trip to work is 29 minutes, against 22 minutes in Kentucky’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include Hunter's Bottom Historic District and Ginn's Furniture Store. Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Milton stand out
Where Milton beats most towns.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Milton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Milton, and how to reach them.
PowerShelby Energy Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMilton Water & Sewer DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Milton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTrimble County ClerkTrimble County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4004540045 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Milton.
Work & commute
Most of Milton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Milton for work: only 4% work in town. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line in Milton, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Jobs based in Milton grew to 172 in 2023, 77 more than in 2013.
4%work in town
| Milton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Milton4%
Madison13%
Louisville6%
Madison Township4%
Lexington4%
21 mi
median commute distance
172
jobs based in Milton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Milton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Trimble County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 232 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Milton
Milton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 24° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring44–66°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–67°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Kentucky overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (23% statewide). 18% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Milton.
35.6median age · KY 39.1
| Milton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 18% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | 37.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 18% |
MiltonKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school38%
Some college25%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s10%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across Kentucky, 50.5% of residents are women.
| Milton | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.2% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.2% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.5% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.7% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Milton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 26 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Milton.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
26
paid flood claims since 1978
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Milton is
Milton beats the Kentucky average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 9.6% of Milton adults worry about having enough food.
| Milton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.6% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 27% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
13 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Milton | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 15.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Norton-King's Daughters' Health
6.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Milton’s typical home value is about $229K
The typical Milton home is worth about $229,000, up 1.5% in a year, close to the Kentucky typical home. Milton’s median rent is $763 a month.
$229KZillow home value
| Milton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $763 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 59% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Milton$229K
Kentucky$231K
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Milton
18pages on Milton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Milton
About 1 of every 100 Milton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
Small town
595 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Landmarks
8 places in Milton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Milton
City in Kentucky, United States
Milton is a home rule-class city along the south bank of the Ohio River in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 597 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Trimble County. The Milton-Madison Bridge connects it to Madison, Indiana, and is the only road link between the two states for 40 miles (64 km) in either direction. It was part of the setting for the 1958 film Some Came Running starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Shirley MacLaine.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- ZIP code
- 40045
- Area code
- 502
Questions about Milton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Milton, KY a good place to live?
Milton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.