Hazel, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
428 Population 1,223/sq mi density
$37,679 Median Income $24,345 per capita
$108,600 Home Value $155,222 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$37,679 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,679
50% below
$24,345 per capita
Home Value
$108,600
61% below
Zillow: $155,222
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
39%
Rent
58%
Poverty
222%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 14.1% (292% 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 $155,222. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population428
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,679
Per Capita$24,345
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$1,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,600
Rent$675
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$155,222
Housing Units232
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,108/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation554 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.