Hazard Kentucky Map

About Hazard, Kentucky

Hazard is a locality in Perry County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,008. The population density is 264.4 people per km². Hazard is located at 37.2495°N, 83.1932°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41701.

Hazard shoulders its way into the embrace of the Appalachian Mountains, a place where steep inclines dictate the very layout of streets and homes. It lies 55.2 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 328°T), and is situated 13.1 miles west-south-west of Hindman. The landscape here is a dramatic theatre of green, a dense, rolling tapestry of hardwood forests that climb and descend with untamed vigor, broken only by the darker scars of coal seams and the occasional bright splash of a tin roof. Rivers and creeks, like veins of cool, clear water, snake through the valleys, their banks often steep and shadowed, reflecting the often-brooding sky that hovers above the formidable peaks. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean aroma of pine, a perfume unique to these highlands. The history of Hazard is inextricably bound to the black gold that lies beneath its rugged terrain. Coal mining has been the lifeblood of this community for generations, a demanding industry that has shaped its character, its economy, and the very faces of its people. While the shadows of the past linger, a resilient spirit endures, a quiet pride in the hard work and deep roots that define Hazard. The rhythm of daily life here is often dictated by the rise and fall of these mountains, a pace that can feel both measured and resolute, a testament to the enduring strength of those who call this dramatic corner of Kentucky home.

About This Hazard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazard, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.24954, -83.193228. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hazard and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Hazard includes the ZIP code (41701), telephone area code (606), county seat of Perry County (Hazard), and school district assignment (Hazard Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hazard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.