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Hazard, Kentucky

Hazard, Kentucky, in Perry county, is 79 miles NW of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 4,806.

The People and Families of Hazard

In Hazard, about 44% of adults are married. Looking at Hazard, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hazard had a median family income of $27,226.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hazard gave more campaign money ($11,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hazard Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Hazard. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Hazard is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Hazard, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Hazard, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Hazard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyHazard Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hazard Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hazard Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hazard, KY

Comparing Hazard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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