What are the schools like in Hazel, SD?

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, SD is $78,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hazel, SD?

Hazel has an average high temperature of 22.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

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

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

Hazel has a violent crime rate of 48.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hazel, SD a Good Place to Live?

Hazel is a small town of 135 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $78,125 .

Strengths: Hazel stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hazel metro area.

Metric	Hazel, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hazel's violent crime rate is 48.7 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.7 /100k

Property Crime

389.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hazel, SD	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	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hazel sees average highs of 22.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 23.7 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hazel, SD
Average High — January	22.8°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	23.7"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hazel, SD	National Avg
Population	135	—
Median Age	23.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	46.7%	22.2%
65 and over	4.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Naples, SD 7 mi Vienna, SD 7 mi Henry, SD 9 mi Mayfield Colony, SD 11 mi Hayti, SD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hazel

Hazel, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57242

Hazel vs Other Cities

Hazel, SD vs Naples, SD Hazel, SD vs Vienna, SD Hazel, SD vs Henry, SD Hazel, SD vs Mayfield Colony, SD Hazel, SD vs Hayti, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel, SD affordable or expensive?

Hazel has a median home value of $150,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $78,125.

What is the crime rate in Hazel, SD?

Hazel's violent crime rate is 48.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.4 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, SD a good place to live?

Hazel, SD has a population of 135, a median household income of $78,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 22.8°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.7 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hazel?

Hazel, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57242.

What is the population of Hazel?

The population of Hazel, South Dakota is 135 with a median age of 23.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hazel?

Key numbers for living in Hazel: median home $150,000, median household income $78,125, crime index 15 (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.