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Hazel Run, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
74 Population 97/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $28,062 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $100,538 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel Run, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$28,062 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
59% below
Zillow: $100,538
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
1,760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Hazel Run Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
41%
Rent
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
356%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel Run a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazel Run residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,062. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazel Run is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,538. Median rent is $768/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Hazel Run reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,760/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Hazel Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazel Run has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population74
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$28,062
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$768
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$100,538
Housing Units26
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property1,760/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,046 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel Run was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.