Hazen, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,509 Population 1,779/sq mi density
$72,094 Median Income $43,213 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $231,089 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
132 Violent Crime/100K 88 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,094 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazen, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,094
4% below
$43,213 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
33% below
Zillow: $231,089
Median Rent
$989/mo
15% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
88/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
13% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°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
96%
Home Value
67%
Rent
85%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $72,094 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,213. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 327 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hazen is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,089. Median rent is $989/month, with 19.7% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Hazen reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 88/100K.

Education

29.2% of adults in Hazen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hazen has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,509
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,779/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,094
Per Capita$43,213
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,605

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$989
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$231,089
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property88/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,938/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,748 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hazen was founded in 1913.
The median home in Hazen was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.