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Hyden, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Leslie County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
445
Population
342/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$31,338 per capita
$102,400
Home Value
$67,412 Zillow
$376
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.6% 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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,318 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1568°N, 83.3758°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Leslie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Hyden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").