Hazleton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
698
Population
873/sq mi density
$53,542
Median Income
$26,906 per capita
$80,100
Home Value
$197,515 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,100 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6185°N, 91.9061°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Hazleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.2").