Hazard, KY

Living in Hazard

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 6
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Schools 59
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Residents

5k Population +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

$50k Median 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

$122k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$508 Median 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

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June Buchanan School
19 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Hazard, KY

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Alice Lloyd College
18 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hazard, KY

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Airports

Airports near Hazard, KY

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Tri-Cities Airport
70 miles, SE
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Blue Grass Airport
94 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
109 miles, SW