Hazel, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
132 Population 550/sq mi density
$104,375 Median Income $31,710 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $487,240 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,375
39% above
$31,710 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $487,240
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
139%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazel residents earn a median household income of $104,375 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,710. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazel is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,240. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

16.4% of adults in Hazel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazel has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,375
Per Capita$31,710
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$487,240
Housing Units49
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation1,765 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.