What are the schools like in Hazlehurst, MS?

Hazlehurst is served primarily by Copiah County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst?

The median household income in Hazlehurst, MS is $38,365 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Hazlehurst, MS?

Hazlehurst has an average high temperature of 58.1°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Hazlehurst, MS 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 $93,200 and the median rent is $513 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Hazlehurst is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Hazlehurst, MS a Good Place to Live?

Hazlehurst is a small town of 3,601 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $38,365 and a 4.8% 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: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$513	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,365	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Hazlehurst is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Hazlehurst is served primarily by Copiah County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hazlehurst, MS	National Avg
School District	Copiah County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hazlehurst sees average highs of 58.1°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 60.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hazlehurst, MS
Average High — January	58.1°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	60.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hazlehurst, MS	National Avg
Population	3,601	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	10.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	83.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crystal Springs, MS 9 mi Beauregard, MS 10 mi Wesson, MS 11 mi Georgetown, MS 13 mi Terry, MS 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Hazlehurst

Hazlehurst, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39083

Hazlehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazlehurst, MS 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 $93,200 and median rent is $513/month.

What is the crime rate in Hazlehurst, MS?

Crime data for Hazlehurst is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Hazlehurst?

Public schools in Hazlehurst are operated by Copiah County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hazlehurst, MS a good place to live?

Hazlehurst, MS has a population of 3,601, a median household income of $38,365, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Hazlehurst?

Hazlehurst averages 58.1°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.9 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, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39083.

What is the population of Hazlehurst?

The population of Hazlehurst, Mississippi is 3,601 with a median age of 36.5. 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 $93,200, median household income $38,365, 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.