City in Kentucky, United States

Hazard

$94kMedian Home
200Sunny Days/yr
70°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation5kElevation928 ft
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Hazard is a home rule-class city in, and the county seat of, Perry County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,263 at the 2020 census.

Queen City of the Mountains
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Where It Is

Location Context
Hazard, Kentucky
Latitude37.25°
Longitude-83.19°
Population5k
Altitude928 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

Tennessee has become one of the most-watched states for domestic relocation. Nashville's explosive growth reflects its status as a major entertainment hub and Tennessee's zero personal income tax, while Chattanooga and Knoxville have built distinct identities around outdoor culture and post-industrial reinvention. The Great Smoky Mountains — the most visited national park in the country — anchor a regional tourism economy and define the geography of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

Kentucky sits at the confluence of Southern culture, Appalachian heritage, and Midwest pragmatism. Louisville's bourbon trail and horse country around Lexington give the state an identity that punches above its economic weight. West Virginia's New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks have drawn a new wave of outdoor tourists and remote workers, though much of the state continues to navigate the long-term economic consequences of coal's decline.

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Nature Access

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Closest protected landscapes, reserves, and big park systems surfaced from the same nearby feeds used in compare.

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City Profile

Urban Feel697/mi²residents
Median Age40 yrs
College Educated24%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home9%of workforce
Poverty Rate30%
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Cost of Living

Housing
$94k
Median home price
Household Income
$66k
Median annual
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Livability

Getting AroundMostly car-orientedSpread-out layout
Best available read from walkability, transit, and density signals

Mostly car-oriented day to day, and the urban form is relatively spread out.

Walk Score
7
School Rating
7.6/10
Internet
Fiber
59%
Cable
68%
address availability
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Climate

Sunshine
200
sunny days per year
55% of the year
Avg High Temp
70°F
annual average
Rainfall
30"
inches per year
Air Quality
40
Good AQI
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Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
moderate
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
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Current Conditions

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