Hindman, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knott County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
648 Population 208/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $20,544 per capita
$144,000 Home Value $83,697 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$144,000 home value, $475/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hindman, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,750
68% below
$20,544 per capita
Home Value
$144,000
49% below
Zillow: $83,697
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
48.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hindman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hindman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
51%
Rent
41%
Poverty
393%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hindman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hindman residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,544. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hindman is $144,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,697. Median rent is $475/month, with 32.3% 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 1969.

Education

24.5% of adults in Hindman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hindman has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population648
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$20,544
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty48.7%
County GDP$274M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

B
Home Value$144,000
Rent$475
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$83,697
Housing Units281
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,881/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hindman was founded in 1884.
The median home in Hindman was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.