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 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Hyden has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.6").