Hazel Green, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jo Daviess County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,070 Population 843/sq mi density
$62,212 Median Income $31,888 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $276,699 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,212 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $826/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel Green, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,212
17% below
$31,888 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $276,699
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Hazel Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hazel Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
55%
Rent
71%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel Green a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazel Green residents earn a median household income of $62,212 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,888. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazel Green is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,699. Median rent is $826/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

19.5% of adults in Hazel Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazel Green has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,070
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,212
Per Capita$31,888
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$826
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$276,699
Housing Units503
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation950 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel Green was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.