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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.
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.
In 2000, Hazard had a median family income of $27,226.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Hazard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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