Kentucky
Hazel is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 428. Residents earn $37,679 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hazel receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hazel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hazel is $37,679, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hazel is $108,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Hazel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches, including 6.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,679 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,345 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $889 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,721 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,333 |
| County GDP | $1,914M |
| Restaurants | 91 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 154 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $108,600 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,665 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,108/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.1 inches |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5055°N, 88.3253°W |
| County FIPS | 21035 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,223/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 91 |
| Retail Stores | 154 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |