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Hazelton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Barber County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
89 Population 151/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $32,491 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 2,145 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazelton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,563
25% below
$32,491 per capita
Violent Crime
341/100K
10% below
2,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
317 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
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazelton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 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 $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,491. 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 210 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Hazelton reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,145/100K.

Education

1.5% of adults in Hazelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazelton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population89
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$32,491
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$229M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$66,179
Housing Units55
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent341/100K
Property2,145/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,365 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute13 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazelton was built in 1960.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.