Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 44 min6:11 am – 8:56 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 35 min7:42 am – 5:18 pm
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People824 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.8298 householdsMedian home value $102,500100% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $815 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting14.1% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 360 employedMain industries: education and health care 57%, transport, warehousing and utilities 17%, finance, insurance and real estate 14%Average commute 54 minutes79% drive alone, 21% car-poolSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher85% finished high school, 19% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Spanish 4%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 86°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 45°F, lows 26°F50 in of rain a year, on about 101 dayswettest month July17 in of snow a year, on about 11 days15 days above 90°F, 100 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Skyline 1 Se station, 19 mi away
Nearby landmarksPotato Knobpeak · 5.7 miYellow Mountainpeak · 7.9 miAlice Lloyd Collegecollege · 9.6 miHazard Community and Technical College - Technical Campuscollege · 9.6 miCarr Creek State Park Campgroundcampground · 8.8 miCarr Fork Lakelake · 9.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCarr Creek Recreation Arearecreation area · 7.6 mi · 3,847 acresCarr Creek State Parkstate park · 8.8 miCarr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.7 mi · 2,880 acresPaul Van Booven Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.7 mi · 2,294 acresKentucky Fuel Corporation Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.6 mi · 4,693 acresRobinson Forest Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 13.1 mi · 2,003 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes5 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.2 on 10 Nov 201215 mi away, near Blackey, KentuckyMost recent: magnitude 4.2 on 10 Nov 201215 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKnott County, KY, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsLandslide Relatively ModerateRiver flooding Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025318 of 365 days measured46 moderate, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 36, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Perry County, KY, 12 mi away
Internet at home100% of households have a broadband subscription79% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterKnott Co Water & Sewer Districtserves 7,056 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,478 ft450 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalHazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Medical Center11.3 miPost officeCarrie Post Office1.9 miTown hallHindman City Hall3.9 miPoliceKnott County Sheriff's Office3.9 miFire stationFisty Dwarf Volunteer Fire and Rescue3.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
