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Buckhorn, KY
City in Perry County, Kentucky.
Population
95
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
0
Buckhorn and its ZIP codes
Buckhorn at a glance
- Buckhorn is about 2.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Buckhorn, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Buckhorn.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,116
11,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,317
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$199M
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckhorn, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
235
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Buckhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| HydenCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CombsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BoonevilleCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| JacksonCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| HazardCity | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| DiablockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ManchesterCity | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| BeattyvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| ViccoCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| HindmanCity | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8 |
| CamptonCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| McKeeCity | 30 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckhorn, KY in?
- Buckhorn is in Perry County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Buckhorn, KY?
- About 95 people live in Buckhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckhorn?
- Nearby places include Oneida (12 mi), Hyden (13 mi), Combs (15 mi), Booneville (16 mi), Jackson (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023