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Hazen, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mercer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,509 Population 1,779/sq mi density
$72,094 Median Income $43,213 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $209,520 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 129 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,094 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,748 ft (533 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,779/sq mi
Coordinates47.2984°N, 101.6248°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.64 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 89 km 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 74 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 20 km 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 83 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 14, 2018 EF1 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 77 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 85 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 82 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 83 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 92 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 24 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 53 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 31 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 12 km
2005 KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE 1,028 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Hazen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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