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Hazlehurst, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Copiah County County
Hazlehurst, MS
At a Glance
How Hazlehurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazlehurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hazlehurst a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hazlehurst residents earn a median household income of $40,491 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,514. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazlehurst is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,726. Median rent is $506/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hazlehurst reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,952/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Hazlehurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hazlehurst has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.