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Hazard, KY
City in Perry County, Kentucky.
Population
5,008
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
672
ZIP codes
0
Hazard and its ZIP codes
Hazard at a glance
- Hazard is about 5.8 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 87th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $51,016, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,400 (29% below Kentucky) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Hazard, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hazard, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,016
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (193), German Americans (164), Scottish Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Hazard.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 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
How people get to work
Hazard, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hazard, 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
Cities near Hazard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CombsCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DiablockCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ViccoCity | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| HydenCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| HindmanCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| BlackeyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BuckhornCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitesburgCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| CumberlandCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| JacksonCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| BenhamCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| MaykingCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| WaylandCity | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hazard, KY in?
- Hazard is in Perry County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Hazard, KY?
- About 5,008 people live in Hazard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hazard?
- Nearby places include Combs (1.3 mi), Diablock (2.4 mi), Jeff (4.6 mi), Vicco (7.9 mi), Hyden (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023