At a Glance
Median Income
$48,816
$30,153 per capita
Home Value
$109,900
Zillow: $184,572
Median Rent
$889/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
374/100K
1,946/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.8% (50% 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 374 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,946/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,960
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,816
Per Capita$30,153
Unemployment1.8%
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
Violent374/100K
Property1,946/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault299/100K
Burglary749/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,115/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.