Hazard, KY

Kentucky · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
5,105 Population
$68,582 Median Income
$146,100 Home Value
$718 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
240 Violent Crime / 100K
42.5 yrs Median Age
25.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.0
Education

People

Population5,105
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90.0%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$68,582
Per Capita Income$51,906
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate34.0%
County GDP$1,295M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$146,100
Zillow Value$94,907
Median Rent$718
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime240/100K
Property Crime6,113/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft55.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul34° / 76°
Rain51 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.0/5
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+82.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Work From Home9.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Hazard Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$68,582
Home Value$146,100
Median Rent$718
Poverty Rate34.0%
Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime240.1 /100K
Avg Temperature56.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,105
Population Density684 per sq mi
Median Age42.5 years
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90% Black 1.4% Hispanic 4.3% Other 4.3%
White90.0%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.3%

Language

English Only93.9%
Spanish Speakers6.1%
English 93.9% Spanish 6.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability25.1%
Health Insurance98.9%

Income

9% below avg
Median Household Income$68,582
Per Capita Income$51,906
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$998
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,964

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate34.0%
Total Establishments (County)948
County GDP$1,295M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation41
Healthcare Facilities133
Retail Stores117
Manufacturing9
Total Establishments948

Industry Mix

Restaurants 41 Healthcare 133 Retail 117 Manufacturing 9

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,964
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,319

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time14.7 min
Work From Home9.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

48% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$146,100
Zillow Home Value Index$94,907

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.0%

Rental Costs

38% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$718

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,319
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.27%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.9%
Premature Death Rate21,360 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.7 / 10
Exercise Access32.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)133
Restaurants (County)41

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime240.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape18.5 /100K
Robbery92.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault129.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,112.7 /100K
Burglary775.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,281.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft55.4 /100K
Arson18.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

34°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation934 ft (285 m)
Land Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density684 per sq mi
Latitude37.2605°
Longitude-83.1982°
County FIPS21193

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.2%
D 19.7%

Republican +59.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.4%
High School+82.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density684 per sq mi
Land Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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