Hazleton, IN

Indiana

Hazleton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 240. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
240 Population 686/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $27,808 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $176,555 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,800
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Hazleton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population240
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$27,808
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$4,453M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$176,555

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation422 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+92.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Libraries5

Is Hazleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hazleton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hazleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hazleton is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hazleton is $70,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hazleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 12.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hazleton has a population of 240 with a density of 686 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%).

Population

240
Total Population
686
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hazleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hazleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hazleton is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Hazleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,808
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
IRS Avg AGI$65,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,453M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare76
Retail116
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,658
24% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hazleton is $70,800, 75% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $176,555.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$176,555

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,658
24% below US avg
Effective Rate3.75%
In Hazleton, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hazleton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death7,824/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access67.2%
Healthcare Facilities76

Crime Rates: Hazleton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Hazleton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall12.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density686/sq mi
Coordinates38.4884°N, 87.5394°W
County FIPS18051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.4-point margin. 88.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+92.5%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density686/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities76
Restaurants62
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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