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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3350°N, 82.9819°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Hindman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.2").