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Hazelton, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jerome County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
988 Population 2,470/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $19,827 per capita
$148,400 Home Value $388,785 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 778 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,400 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazelton, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,833
26% below
$19,827 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
47% below
Zillow: $388,785
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Hazelton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
53%
Rent
55%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazelton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hazelton residents earn a median household income of $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,827. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 941 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazelton is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,785. Median rent is $635/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Hazelton reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K.

Education

6.4% of adults in Hazelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 58.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazelton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population988
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,470/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$19,827
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$635
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$388,785
Housing Units422
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property778/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,084 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+58.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazelton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.