Hazard
City in Perry County, Kentucky
Hazard is a city in Perry County, Kentucky, with 5,263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Combs, 1.1 miles NW.
- 5,263residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 706 / sq mipopulation density
- 41729ZIP code
About Hazard
Hazard is a home rule-class city in, and the county seat of, Perry County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,263 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hazard
- Median household income
- $51,016
- Median home value
- $145,400
- Median rent
- $720/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Hazard had 5,263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 706 per sq mi (273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hazard at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,263 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.46 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2605° N, 83.1982° W |
| ZIP code | 41729 |
| Official website | cityofhazard.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2135362 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hazard
- Combs1.1 mi NW
- Diablock2.7 mi SE
- Jeff4.8 mi SE
- Vicco8.2 mi E
- Hyden12.1 mi SW
- Hindman13.0 mi NE
- Blackey14.5 mi SE
- Buckhorn16.1 mi W
- Pippa Passes18.6 mi E
- Cumberland22.0 mi SE
- Whitesburg22.9 mi SE
- Jackson23.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hazard
What county is Hazard in?
Hazard is in Perry County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hazard, KY?
5,263 people lived in Hazard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hazard, KY?
The ZIP code of Hazard is 41729.
What is the elevation of Hazard?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hazard?
Combs (1.1 mi), Diablock (2.7 mi), Jeff (4.8 mi), Vicco (8.2 mi), Hyden (12.1 mi).
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