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Hardshell, Kentucky

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Population in July 2007: 2,239.
Males: 1,121  (50.1%)
Females: 1,118  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Kentucky median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 41317

Estimated median household income in 2022: $36,292 (it was $18,452 in 2000)
Hardshell:

$36,292
KY:

$59,341

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,568 (it was $12,668 in 2000)

Hardshell CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $64,396 (it was $31,600 in 2000)
Hardshell:

$64,396
KY:

$196,300

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,382; detached houses: $133,291; townhouses or other attached units: $289,655; in 2-unit structures: $119,763; mobile homes: $67,558
March 2022 cost of living index in Hardshell: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Hardshell, KY (2000)
    • 2,25197.6%White alone
    • 391.7%Hispanic
    • 130.6%Two or more races
    • 30.1%Black alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 91.3 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

Hardshell, Kentucky map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hardshell CCD:

0.8% ($255)
Kentucky:

0.8% ($610)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayette, KY (79.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (384.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dice, KY (2.4 miles ),
Haddix, KY (2.7 miles ),
Rousseau, KY (3.1 miles ),
Krypton, KY (3.1 miles ),
Jackson, KY (3.3 miles ),
Emmalena, KY (3.3 miles ),
Canoe, KY (3.6 miles ),
Hazard, KY (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.45 N, Longitude: 83.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 606

Distribution of median household income in Hardshell, KY in 2022
Hardshell satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.1%
Kentucky:

3.8%
Most common industries in Hardshell, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Educational services (20.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Hardshell, KY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Extraction workers (6.2%)
  • Construction laborers (5.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.4%)
  • Cashiers (9.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.5%)

Average climate in Hardshell, Kentucky

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hardshell, Kentucky average temperatures Hardshell, Kentucky average precipitation Hardshell, Kentucky humidity Hardshell, Kentucky wind speed Hardshell, Kentucky snowfall Hardshell, Kentucky sunshine Hardshell, Kentucky clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 81.6. This is about average.

City:

81.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.26. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.26
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hardshell-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Kentucky state average. It is 57% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 32.8 miles away from the Hardshell place center killed one person and injured 63 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hardshell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kentucky state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 64.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 136.4 miles away from Hardshell center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 291.8 miles away from Hardshell center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Hardshell center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 121.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 262.8 miles away from Hardshell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Breathitt County (35) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 28
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 25, Storms: 22, Tornadoes: 12, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 5, Winds: 3, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Hardshell:

  • HAZARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAZARD, KY)
  • MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; HAZARD, KY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hardshell:

  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 16 miles; Hazard, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,087)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 30 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,660)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 36 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Morehead State University (about 52 miles; Morehead, KY; FT enrollment: 7,523)
  • Eastern Kentucky University (about 62 miles; Richmond, KY; FT enrollment: 13,525)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 65 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 72 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hardshell: Camp Robinson University of Kentucky Engineering Camp (A), University of Kentucky Experimental Farm (B), Bethel Childrens Home (C), Watts Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hardshell include: Faith Church (A), Lewis Fork Church (B), Little Jerusalem Church (C), Neace Memorial Church (D), New Bethlehem Church (E), Philadelphia Church (F), Pilgrim Rest Church (G), Rehoboth Mountain Mission (H), Buckhorn Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Haddix Cemetery (1), Jones Cemetery (2), Turner Cemetery (3), Harvey Cemetery (4), Combs Cemetery (5), Miller Cemetery (6), Strong Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cockrell Fork (A), Barge Creek (B), Bear Branch (C), Bearwallow Branch (D), Bee Branch (E), Boardinghouse Branch (F), Booker Fork (G), Bowman Branch (H), Bricky Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Breathitt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Kentucky:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

34.1%
Whole state:

15.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

16.7%
Whole state:

6.6%
5 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Hardshell:

Marital status in Hardshell, KY
  • Never married: 26.2%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Hardshell:

  • High school or higher: 54.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.6
Kentucky average:

13.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hardshell, KY (based on Breathitt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,56320
Mainline Protestant4486
Catholic351
Other31
None11,829-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Breathitt County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.19 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Breathitt County:

5.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Breathitt County:

3.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Breathitt County:

14.2%
State:

11.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

35.5%
Kentucky:

30.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Breathitt County:

18.6%
Kentucky:

15.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hardshell:

  • WEKG (810 AM; daytime; 5 kW; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN B/CING CO., INC.)
  • WMTC (730 AM; 5 kW; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSN.)
  • WKIC (1390 AM; 5 kW; HAZARD, KY)
  • WKYH (600 AM; 5 kW; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: HIGHLANDS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPRT (960 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WDOC (1310 AM; 5 kW; PRESTONSBURG, KY)
  • WQXY (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HAZARD, KY; Owner: BLACK GOLD BROADCASTING)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hardshell:

  • WZQQ (97.9 FM; HYDEN, KY; Owner: LESLIE COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSN-FM (106.5 FM; JACKSON, KY; Owner: INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJMD (104.7 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: HAZARD BROADCASTING SERVICES)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)
  • WEKH (90.9 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCB-FM (107.1 FM; HINDMAN, KY; Owner: HINDMAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQHY (95.5 FM; PRESTONSBURG, KY; Owner: WDOC, INC.)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WWJD (91.7 FM; PIPPA PASSES, KY; Owner: ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE)
  • WMTC-FM (99.9 FM; VANCLEVE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOC.)
  • WLJC (102.1 FM; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INCORPORATED)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKLW-FM (94.7 FM; PAINTSVILLE, KY; Owner: B & G BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hardshell:

  • W26BK (Channel 26; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W16BI (Channel 16; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64CM (Channel 64; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66DA (Channel 66; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54CI (Channel 54; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WKHA (Channel 35; HAZARD, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WLJC-TV (Channel 65; BEATTYVILLE, KY; Owner: HOUR OF HARVEST, INC.)
  • WUPX-TV (Channel 67; MOREHEAD, KY; Owner: PAXSON LEXINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Hardshell fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Hardshell fatal accident list:

Apr 7, 2002 11:08 PM, Sr-476, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 15, 1992 04:15 PM, 476, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hardshell, KY
  • 62.9%Electricity
  • 14.2%Coal or coke
  • 12.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hardshell, KY
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 19.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Wood
  • 13.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Hardshell compared to Kentucky state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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