What are the schools like in Hickory, KY?

School district data for Hickory is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hickory?

The median household income in Hickory, KY is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hickory, KY?

Hickory has an average high temperature of 45.5°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

Hickory, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Hickory, KY?

Hickory has a violent crime rate of 88.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 882.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hickory, KY a Good Place to Live?

Hickory is a small town of 115 in Kentucky, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Hickory's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hickory is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hickory city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hickory metro area.

Metric	Hickory, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hickory's violent crime rate is 88.6 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.6 /100k

Property Crime

882.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hickory, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hickory sees average highs of 45.5°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hickory, KY
Average High — January	45.5°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	53.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Hickory, KY	National Avg
Population	115	—
Median Age	23.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mayfield, KY 6 mi Lowes, KY 8 mi Fancy Farm, KY 8 mi Pryorsburg, KY 9 mi Symsonia, KY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Hickory

Hickory, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42051

Hickory vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory, KY affordable or expensive?

Hickory has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Hickory, KY?

Hickory's violent crime rate is 88.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hickory?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hickory, KY a good place to live?

Hickory, KY has a population of 115, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hickory?

Hickory averages 45.5°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hickory?

Hickory, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42051.

What is the population of Hickory?

The population of Hickory, Kentucky is 115 with a median age of 23.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hickory?

Key numbers for living in Hickory: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hickory side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.