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KY area data

Hyden, KY

Hyden, KY.

Population: 2,411 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$79,487
1-year appreciation
-22.3%
3-year appreciation
-15.6%
5-year appreciation
-8.9%
10-year appreciation
+41.4%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$106,899
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Duff Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$578
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,059
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Professional Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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