HydenKentucky
Hyden is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hyden had a population of 303.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Hyden
Hyden, KY is a tiny community located in southeastern Kentucky counting 279 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hyden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 215 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hyden Unique
- The only place in America named Hyden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hyden
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hyden
- Hayes Lewis Elementary School
- Leslie County Area Technology Center
- Leslie County High School
- Mountain View Elementary
- Stinnett Elementary School
- W B Muncy Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.