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Living in Middlesboro

Middlesboro is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Annual PM2.5 levels for Middlesboro stood at 8.1 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

More recorded crime than 81% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Middlesboro?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Middlesboro yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent515.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count272 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)1Official

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Middlesboro is 8.5%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Middlesboro 8.5%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,945 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context · parent municipality

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Middlesboro. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Middlesboro. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

Middlesboro recorded a crime rate of 2,954.7 incidents per 100,000 residents at the end of 2024.

Recorded crime across major citiesMiddlesboro highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Middlesboro highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,955Middlesboro2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,955 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting2Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count19 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)1Official

Mobility and administration

Middlesboro's nearest airport was TYS, 92 km away and offered 17 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count17 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km92 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTYS3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Middlesboro. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Middlesboro.

Climate and air quality

Monthly precipitation was 120.1 mm in January and 133.1 mm in July. Middlesboro's maximum PM2.5 level reached 28.9 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Middlesboro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Middlesboro average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514012012913313510712813398967897135JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Middlesboro annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Middlesboro is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Middlesboro 8.158 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.05 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.61 · Feb 9.06 · Mar 14.06 · Apr 19.72 · May 23.94 · Jun 27.72 · Jul 29.28 · Aug 29 · Sep 26.33 · Oct 20.5 · Nov 13.94 · Dec 8.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00408868 (TAZEWELL)3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.11 · Feb -3.56 · Mar -0.278 · Apr 4.22 · May 10 · Jun 14.89 · Jul 17.39 · Aug 16.56 · Sep 12.61 · Oct 5.22 · Nov -0.722 · Dec -3.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00408868 (TAZEWELL)3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 120.1 · Feb 128.5 · Mar 133.4 · Apr 134.6 · May 107.4 · Jun 128 · Jul 133.1 · Aug 97.54 · Sep 96.01 · Oct 78.23 · Nov 96.77 · Dec 135.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00408868 (TAZEWELL)3Official · parent municipality
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M328.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.05 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Ogdensburg9,123 residentsLake Park9,125 residentsCortez9,126 residentsWillowbrook9,126 residentsHondo9,130 residentsNorth Weeki Wachee9,131 residents

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population9,123 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)7Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Crime Covered Population8,791 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)1Official

Is Middlesboro a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on housing · range 38–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 48–72%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on education · range 44–70%
Family55%strong on family, weak on education · range 44–66%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Population9,123 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent515.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary1,945 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate8.5 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5 — annual mean8.05 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,955 offences per 100,00031 Dec 2024Official source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Middlesboro when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Middlesboro?

The unemployment rate is 8.5 %. This is a supplemental estimate and a parent municipality, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Middlesboro?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.05 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

How safe is Middlesboro?

Police recorded 2,955 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Middlesboro?

The published population is 9,123 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

Is Middlesboro a good place to live?

Middlesboro may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Middlesboro, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/middlesboro/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00408868 (TAZEWELL) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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