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Hazleton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
698
Population
873/sq mi density
$53,542
Median Income
$26,906 per capita
$80,100
Home Value
$183,412 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
627
Violent Crime/100K
2,281 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,100 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
627 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Hazleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").