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City	Hazard
State	Kentucky (KY)
County	Perry County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.260506
Longitude	-83.198235
Population	5,263
Density	272.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	41701, 41702
Area Code	606
County Seat	Hazard
School District	Hazard Independent School District

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About Hazard, Kentucky

Hazard is a locality in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,263. The population density is 272.8 people per km². Hazard is located at 37.2605°N, 83.1982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Hazard is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 41701, 41702.

Hazard reveals itself through the winding, rhythmic curves of the North Fork Kentucky River as it cuts a path through the deep, earthen folds of the landscape. It lies 64.4 miles east-southeast of Berea, KY (from Berea, KY: bearing 110°T), and is situated 29.0 miles north-northeast of Harlan. The terrain surrounding Hazard is defined by the steep embankments of Jack Lot Hollow, where the morning mist clings to the dense woodland before burning off under the rising sun. Beyond the immediate horizon, the distant silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains provide a rugged, permanent backdrop to the daily movement of the region. Residents often find respite at Triangle Park, a quiet space where the scale of the earth feels intimate and grounded. When the heat of the afternoon wanes, the light turns a soft, bruised gold against the limestone cliffs, casting long shadows across the valley floor.

Hazard grew from the necessity of the land, its history inextricably tied to the extraction of coal and the labor that built the foundations of the local economy. The pulse of the industry remains a tangible presence, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that persists even as the region diversifies its industrial base. Trains still rumble through the narrow corridors of the valley, carrying the weight of a past that shaped every street and shopfront in the vicinity. The air here holds the faint, metallic scent of iron and soil, a reminder of the generations who worked the seams deep within the hills. While the economic landscape continues to shift, the spirit of the people remains rooted in the hard-won traditions of this land.

Cultural life in Hazard is marked by a quiet, persistent grace, reflected in the local gatherings and the slow, deliberate pace of conversation. The community values a certain stoic endurance, a character trait that has defined the region for as long as people have inhabited these hills. Notable landmarks like the Perry County Courthouse stand as architectural anchors, overseeing the daily commerce and social interactions of the people. While the town is modest in its reach, it claims a place in the broader cultural dialogue through figures like the musician Lee Sexton, whose banjo playing captured the authentic, unfiltered sound of the region. Those seeking a different kind of stillness often travel the nine miles to Carr Fork Lake, where the water mirrors the sky with a clarity that feels entirely removed from the bustle of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Perry County Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 338° N
Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 236° SW
Redbird Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 8.4 mi, 246° SW · 146k acres
Carr Creek Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 104° E
Carr Creek Lake (Recreation Area) — 9.3 mi, 103° E
Middle Fork Kentucky River Fee (Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 283° W
Boone Forestlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.5 mi, 281° W
Carr Creek State Park (State Park) — 10.9 mi, 101° E
Elk Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 12.0 mi, 004° N
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park (State Park) — 13.0 mi, 285° W
Francis Gary Powers (Monument) — 22.7 mi, 116° SE
War memorial Honor Roll (Public Artwork) — 22.7 mi, 116° SE
Scuttle Hole Gap (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 127° SE
Coal Miners Memorial Theater (Theatre) — 24.6 mi, 146° SE
Kentucky Coal Mining Museum (Museum) — 24.6 mi, 146° SE
Narrow (Attraction) — 24.9 mi, 178° S
The Ledge (Attraction) — 25.0 mi, 179° S
Thunder Zipline (Attraction) — 25.4 mi, 178° S
Portal 31 (Attraction) — 25.5 mi, 143° SE
Jefferson National Forest (National Forest) — 27.0 mi, 114° SE · 733k acres
Highest Point in Kentucky (Monument) — 29.2 mi, 145° SE
Old Meade Homeplace (Historic Ruins) — 31.1 mi, 104° E
Stone Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 33.4 mi, 156° SE · 3,273 acres
Appalachia Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 33.6 mi, 137° SE
Three Forks Historical Museum (Museum) — 35.4 mi, 308° NW
Harry W. Meador Coal Museum (Museum) — 35.7 mi, 139° SE
Shelby Valley Wildcats (Stadium) — 37.3 mi, 077° E
Park Avenue Theatre (Theatre) — 38.6 mi, 126° SE
Appalachian Wireless Arena (Stadium) — 40.3 mi, 068° E
Clifty Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 40.3 mi, 331° NW · 13k acres

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