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Hazard, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Perry County County
Hazard, KY
At a Glance
How Hazard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hazard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hazard residents earn a median household income of $68,582 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,906. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 948 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazard is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,907. Median rent is $718/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hazard reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,916/100K. The murder rate is 20.3/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Hazard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazard has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.