Hazen, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Prairie County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,960 Population 557/sq mi density
$48,816 Median Income $30,153 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $184,572 Zillow
$889 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
355 Violent Crime/100K 995 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,816 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
355 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazen, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,816
35% below
$30,153 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
61% below
Zillow: $184,572
Median Rent
$889/mo
24% below
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
6% below
995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Hazen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
39%
Rent
76%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazen 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

Hazen residents earn a median household income of $48,816 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,153. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazen is $109,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,572. Median rent is $889/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Hazen reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 995/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Hazen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazen has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,960
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,816
Per Capita$30,153
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,900
Rent$889
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$184,572
Housing Units693
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

F
Violent355/100K
Property995/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,115/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hazen was founded in 1873.
The median home in Hazen was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.