Hazard Kentucky Map
Hazard, Kentucky — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hazard, Perry County.
Interactive Map of Hazard, Kentucky
| City | Hazard |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Perry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.24954 |
| Longitude | -83.193228 |
| Population | 5,008 |
| Density | 264.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Hazard Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazard, Kentucky with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Hazard is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Hazard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
