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Hazard, KY

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Population
4,794
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
939 ft
Median Home Value
$145,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$720/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,016
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityKingsport, Tennessee63 miles away · 57,530 residents.

About Hazard

Hazard is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, situated along the North Fork of the Kentucky River. Named in honor of War of 1812 naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry, the Appalachian coal-country community of approximately 5,008 is served by the Hazard Independent School District locally.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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