The Town FilesHindman, Kentucky
City in Knott County · population 701 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $143,200
- Household income
- $27,632
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 26.9
Hindman is a city of 701 people in Knott County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $143,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more of a college town than 100% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 98% of Kentucky towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Kentucky towns.
How Hindman ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hindman is worth $143,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $27,632, which is more affordable than 3% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $350 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hindman | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $350 | $837 |
| Median household income | $27,632 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hindman
| People | Hindman | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.9 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.6% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Hindman
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.4 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hindman since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 18, 1995 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 1995.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Knott County since 1996
Knott County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Knott County
Knott County had 2,156 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,628 a year. Unemployment was 6.7% in 2023; in Hindman itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Hindman
3 public schools with 992 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County Central High School | 9-12 | 553 | 13.2 |
| Hindman Elementary School | PK-8 | 439 | 14.2 |
| Knott County Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Hindman
- Hazard, KY13.0 mi · 5,263 people · home $145,400
- Wheelwright, KY14.5 mi · 509 people · home $72,000
- McDowell, KY16.4 mi · 661 people · home $73,100
- Whitesburg, KY17.4 mi · 1,773 people · home $111,700
- Fleming-Neon, KY18.0 mi · 548 people · home $52,900
- McRoberts, KY19.0 mi · 741 people · home $60,100
- Martin, KY20.1 mi · 513 people · home —
- Jenkins, KY21.6 mi · 1,902 people · home $80,200
Hindman questions
Is Hindman, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hindman scores better for retirees than 98% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 28%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.9).
How much does a house cost in Hindman?
The median owner-occupied home in Hindman is valued at $143,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,632, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $350 a month.
What is the weather like in Hindman?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.4 inches of snow.
Does Hindman get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hindman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 18, 1995. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)