At a Glance
Median Income
$54,286
$29,390 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $142,693
Median Rent
$918/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.5% 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+
3.6 / 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 $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,390. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazelton is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,693. Median rent is $918/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
19.6% of adults in Hazelton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazelton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$29,390
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$178M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$918
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$142,693
Housing Units139
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation1,983 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hazelton was founded in 1902.
The median home in Hazelton was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.