Hazard, Kentucky

Population 5,117

Hazard is located in Perry County, KY. The population is 5,117, making Hazard the largest city in Perry County.

There are 12 public schools in Hazard with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Hazard is high , and there are 29 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hazard is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hazard property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hazard include Diablock, Jeff and Leatherwood.

Hazard Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.7%

Crime Rate

22.09% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 284
  • Violent Crimes: 284
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 405
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

76.10% Higher than national avg.
  • 29 offenders in Hazard
  • 56.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

133 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 131

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Hazard, KY and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Hazard's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Hazard Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hazard, KY issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hazard, KY issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $482
  • 1 Bedroom: $518
  • 2 Bedrooms: $674
  • 3 Bedrooms: $865
  • 4 Bedrooms: $979

Zip Codes

41701 41702 41713 41719 41729 41754

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Environmental Hazards

133 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Hazard, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Hazard, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Hazard, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.38°
  • February 38.12°
  • March 48.12°
  • April 58.85°
  • May 65.71°
  • June 73.23°
  • July 75.87°
  • August 74.42°
  • September 69.25°
  • October 56.97°
  • November 48.1°
  • December 36.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hazard, KY

Earthquakes
Hazard, KY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hazard, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hazard, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hazard, KY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hazard, KY: $35,489

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hazard is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.12%
White Collar - 69.88%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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