Categories in Hazard, Kentucky
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hazard, Kentucky
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 517 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 142 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 122 | 31 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 104 | 51 years |
| Religion | 91 | 41 years |
| Social work | 89 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 88 | 32 years |
| Public administration | 82 | 43 years |
| Shopping | 61 | 51 years |
| Dentists | 58 | 33 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 52 | 29 years |
| Finance other | 51 | 42 years |
| Real estate | 51 | 34 years |
| Car repair | 51 | 35 years |
| Nurses | 49 | 25 years |
| Assisted living | 45 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 43 | 34 years |
| Education | 42 | 38 years |
Hazard, Kentucky Facts
| Area | 7.8 mi² |
| Population | 4,680 |
| Male Population | 2,252 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,428 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.8% |
| Median Age | 41 years (Male: 38.8, Female: 43) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,832 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 606 |
| Neighborhoods | Hazard |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.24954, -83.19323 |
| Zip Codes | 41701, 41702 |
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Hazard, Kentucky Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,871 | 4,735 | 6,061 | 5,767 | 4,680 | 4,807 | 4,940 |
| Population Density | 496.6 / mi² | 607.5 / mi² | 777.6 / mi² | 739.9 / mi² | 600.4 / mi² | 616.7 / mi² | 633.8 / mi² |
Hazard, Kentucky Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | +20.9% | -1.2% | -22.8% |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Hazard, Kentucky Median Age
Median Age: 41 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | 41 yrs | 43 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Hazard, Kentucky Population Density
Population Density: 600 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | 4,680 | 7.79 sq mi | 600 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Hazard, Kentucky Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hazard, Kentucky
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hazard, Kentucky Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,662 | $16,460 | $23,370 | $23,376 | $24,453 | $23,784 | $26,711 | $31,832 |
| Total GDP | $90.6M | $83.6M | $120.3M | $119.1M | $123.7M | $118.9M | $134M | $161.5M |
Hazard, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard, Kentucky | 77,379 tn | 16.53 tn | 9,927.5 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 77,379 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 9,927.5 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/12 | 5:08 PM | 4.2 | 17.5 km | 17,030 m | 17km SE of Hazard, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/09 | 11:20 AM | 3.2 | 98.8 km | 26,080 m | 4km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 9/17/04 | 3:21 PM | 3.7 | 80.2 km | 1,290 m | 8km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/01 | 4:36 PM | 3 | 80.9 km | 0 m | eastern Tennessee | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/99 | 6:38 PM | 3 | 62.3 km | 5,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/97 | 12:29 PM | 3.8 | 94.6 km | 5,000 m | eastern Tennessee | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/96 | 8:50 AM | 3.9 | 33.6 km | 0 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/95 | 12:37 AM | 3.9 | 22.7 km | 1,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/95 | 9:50 AM | 3.3 | 28.8 km | 1,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/95 | 8:15 AM | 3.7 | 32.7 km | 1,000 m | eastern Kentucky | usgs.gov |
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States. The population was estimated to be 5,346 in 2014.
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