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Hazel, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
132 Population 550/sq mi density
$104,375 Median Income $31,710 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $487,240 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
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
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $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.

Safety & Crime

Hazel reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband39.0%
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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.