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Hindman, KY

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Population
644
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,127 ft
Median Home Value
$143,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$350/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$27,632
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Hindman

Hindman is a small, peaceful town tucked into the Appalachian hills of eastern Kentucky, serving as the Knott County seat. With a population of around 700, it sits in a scenic valley where the two forks of Troublesome Creek join together. Life here moves at an unhurried, small-town pace surrounded by wooded ridges, while nearby Route 80 makes it easy to travel to surrounding communities.

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Local culture runs deep, anchored by the historic Hindman Settlement School. Founded in the early 1900s, the campus remains a hub for Appalachian heritage, hosting traditional music sessions, craft workshops, and community dinners. Late summer brings the town together for the popular Gingerbread Festival, filling downtown with live bluegrass, local food, and artisan booths. It is a tight-knit mountain community with a strong sense of pride and place.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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