Hazard, KY
Living in Hazard
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute97
Public Transit1
Affordability90
Public Safety91
Airports16
Hospitals22
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation+512 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hazard
United States45
Kentucky26
Perry County6
Property Crime in Hazard
United States48
Kentucky41
Perry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hazard
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hazard, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hazard, KY
Riverside Christian Training School
17 miles, NW
June Buchanan School
19 miles, E
Harlan County Christian School
24 miles, S
Red Bird Christian Scho
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hazard, KY
Alice Lloyd College
18 miles, E
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
27 miles, NW
University of Pikeville
40 miles, E
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hazard, KY
Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital
12 miles, SW
Kentucky River Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Hazard, KY
Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, SE
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
84 miles, NE
Blue Grass Airport
94 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
109 miles, SW