Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard: city in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States
About
Hazard is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,456 and a population density of 227 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,785 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hazard
| Population | 4,785 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Perry County |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 19.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2495,-83.1932 |
| Altitude | 3,045 feet / 928 meters |
| Capital city | Hazard is capital of Perry County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:36:04 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 41701 |
| Density | 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Hazard is located at 37°14'58"N 83°11'36"W (37.2495400, -83.1932300).
Hazard map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Hazard increased by 6.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,456 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,476 | 18.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,404 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,349 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,264 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,218 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,171 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,049 | -2.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,960 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,860 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,785 | -1.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,243 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,384 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,508 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,378 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 87.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 289 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $900 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $377 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $671 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,264 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,779 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 54,808 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 327,954 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 212,299 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $39,741 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,182 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,297 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 227 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 49 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,550.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.47 |
Best Things to Do in Hazard
1Bobby Davis Museum
234 Walnut St, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064394325 | Website available
2Envazion Gaming
217 Lovern St, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16065958818 | Website available
Where to Eat in Hazard
1Huddle House
173 Village Ln, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064365733 | Website available
2Applebee's Grill + Bar
30 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064352737 | Website available
3Fazoli's
47 Commodore Street, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16065511053 | Website available
4Captain D's
149 Village Ln, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064393510 | Website available
5Burger King
100 Black Gold Ct, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064392226 | Website available
Where to Stay in Hazard
1Hampton Inn & Suites Hazard
70 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064390902 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Hazard
1Dept of Agriculture
Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064360849 | Website available
2Perry County Tourism
124 Corporate Dr #100, Hazard, KY 41701, United States View details
Phone: +16064871580 | Website available
People born in Hazard (20)
People born in Hazard, including actress Amal abudarhman, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky Daniel Mongiardo, neuroscientist Louann Brizendine, .
More notable people
- Shelby Lee Adams (American photographer)
- Bill Blair (American basketball player and coach)
- Glen Combs (American basketball player)
- Sam Smith (American basketball player, born 1944)
- Cindy Jackson (American plastic surgery expert)
- J. Dudley Goodlette (American politician)
- Joe Craft (American businessman)
- Mary Lou Turner (American country singer)
- Mick Napier (American actor)
- Gregory N. Stivers (United States District Judge)
- Brandon Smith (American politician)
- Baddiewinkle (American internet personality)
- Cora Combs (American actress and professional wrestler (1923-2015))
- Charles Davis (American sport shooter)
- Justin Johnson (American basketball player (1996-))
- Tanner Morgan (American football quarterback)
- Kenneth Childers (Amerikcan school principal)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hazard, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156790 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard (KY) | 41701-2402 |
Closest post offices linked to Hazard.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hazard Post Office | Hazard (KY) | 41701 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hazard, Nebraska human settlement in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 66 people.
Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vicco | 295 | Human settlement in Perry County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Buckhorn | 129 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hazard distances to largest Kentucky cities