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Hazel, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County
Hazel, KY
At a Glance
How Hazel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hazel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hazel residents earn a median household income of $37,679 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,345. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,333 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazel is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,665. Median rent is $675/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Hazel reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,057/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Hazel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazel has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.