At a Glance
Median Income
$55,833
$19,827 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
Zillow: $418,825
Median Rent
$635/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hazelton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.8% (89% 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 $418,825. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population988
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,470/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born32.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$19,827
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$635
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$418,825
Housing Units422
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
32.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.