What are the schools like in Hazlehurst, GA?

Hazlehurst is served primarily by Jeff Davis County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst?

The median household income in Hazlehurst, GA is $35,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Hazlehurst, GA?

Hazlehurst has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Hazlehurst, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hazlehurst, GA affordable or expensive?

Hazlehurst's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hazlehurst is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,300 and the median rent is $652 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hazlehurst, GA?

Hazlehurst has a violent crime rate of 516.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3443.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hazlehurst, GA a Good Place to Live?

Hazlehurst is a small town of 4,075 in Georgia, with a median household income of $35,208 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Hazlehurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hazlehurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hazlehurst city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.7

Hazlehurst's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hazlehurst costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hazlehurst, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$652	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Hazlehurst's violent crime rate is 516.5 per 100,000 residents — 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

516.5 /100k

Property Crime

3443.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hazlehurst is served primarily by Jeff Davis County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hazlehurst, GA	National Avg
School District	Jeff Davis County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hazlehurst sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hazlehurst, GA
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hazlehurst, GA	National Avg
Population	4,075	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Satilla, GA 6 mi Graham, GA 7 mi Lumber City, GA 7 mi Denton, GA 11 mi Uvalda, GA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hazlehurst

Hazlehurst, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31539

Hazlehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazlehurst, GA affordable or expensive?

Hazlehurst's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hazlehurst roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,300 and median rent is $652/month.

What is the crime rate in Hazlehurst, GA?

Hazlehurst's violent crime rate is 516.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3443.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hazlehurst?

Public schools in Hazlehurst are operated by Jeff Davis County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hazlehurst, GA a good place to live?

Hazlehurst, GA has a population of 4,075, a median household income of $35,208, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hazlehurst?

Hazlehurst averages 60.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hazlehurst?

Hazlehurst, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31539.

What is the population of Hazlehurst?

The population of Hazlehurst, Georgia is 4,075 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hazlehurst?

Key numbers for living in Hazlehurst: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $130,300, median household income $35,208, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hazlehurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.