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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 has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7582°N, 97.3810°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamlin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Hazel has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.5").