What are the schools like in Hazel, KY?

School district data for Hazel is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hazel?

The median household income in Hazel, KY is $36,765 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.8%.

What is the weather like in Hazel, KY?

Hazel has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hazel, KY affordable or expensive?

Hazel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hazel is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,900 and the median rent is $725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hazel, KY?

Hazel has a violent crime rate of 79.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1020.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hazel, KY a Good Place to Live?

Hazel is a small town of 448 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $36,765 and a 11.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Hazel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hazel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hazel 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: 87.3

Hazel's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hazel costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hazel, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,765	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hazel's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.5 /100k

Property Crime

1020.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hazel, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hazel sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hazel, KY
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	58.1"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hazel, KY	National Avg
Population	448	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Puryear, TN 4 mi Murray, KY 8 mi Buchanan, TN 8 mi Whitlock, TN 10 mi Cottage Grove, TN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Hazel

Hazel, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42049

Hazel vs Other Cities

Hazel, KY vs Puryear, TN Hazel, KY vs Murray, KY Hazel, KY vs Buchanan, TN Hazel, KY vs Whitlock, TN Hazel, KY vs Cottage Grove, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel, KY affordable or expensive?

Hazel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hazel roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,900 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Hazel, KY?

Hazel's violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1020.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hazel?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hazel, KY a good place to live?

Hazel, KY has a population of 448, a median household income of $36,765, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%. 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 Hazel?

Hazel averages 45.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hazel?

Hazel, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42049.

What is the population of Hazel?

The population of Hazel, Kentucky is 448 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hazel?

Key numbers for living in Hazel: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,900, median household income $36,765, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hazel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.