Hazelton is a small town of 1,094 in Idaho, with a median household income of $44,468
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hazelton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hazelton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hazelton 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: 88.1
Hazelton's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hazelton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hazelton, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$633
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,468
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hazelton's violent crime rate is 188.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.4 /100k
Property Crime
884.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hazelton is served primarily by VALLEY DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hazelton, ID
National Avg
School District
VALLEY DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
55.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hazelton sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 89.2°F in July,
with 10.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.2 inches of snow per year.
Hazelton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hazelton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,800 and median rent is $633/month.
Hazelton's violent crime rate is 188.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 884.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hazelton are operated by VALLEY DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hazelton, ID has a population of 1,094, a median household income of $44,468, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Hazelton averages 35.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.7 inches
with about 24.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hazelton, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83335.
The population of Hazelton, Idaho is 1,094 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hazelton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $142,800, median household income $44,468, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hazelton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.