Hyden, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Leslie County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
445 Population 342/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $31,338 per capita
$102,400 Home Value $79,161 Zillow
$376 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $376/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hyden, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$31,338 per capita
Home Value
$102,400
64% below
Zillow: $79,161
Median Rent
$376/mo
68% below
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Hyden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
36%
Rent
32%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hyden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hyden residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,338. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hyden is $102,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,161. Median rent is $376/month, with 29.4% 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 1976.

Education

46.9% of adults in Hyden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hyden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population445
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,338
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$197M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,400
Rent$376
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$79,161
Housing Units210
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,777/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,318 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute15 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hyden was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.