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Hazel, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Calloway County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
428 Population 1,223/sq mi density
$37,679 Median Income $24,345 per capita
$108,600 Home Value $162,665 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 3,057 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,679 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazel enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,223/sq mi
Coordinates36.5055°N, 88.3253°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCalloway County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience53.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 135 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 134 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 123 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 73 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 110 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 106 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 109 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 97 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 108 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 149 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 76 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 83 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 86 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 124 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 98 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 107 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 72 km 57
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 14 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 24 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 77 km 4
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 94 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 82 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 33 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 31 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 36 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 32 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 54 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 99 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 34 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 59 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 30 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 62 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 39 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 84 km
2024 CRAZY CHAIN RX 538 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Hazel has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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