Hazleton, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$547 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buchanan County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Buchanan County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 68, IA
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Schools

Oelwein High School
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Oelwein Middle School
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Upper Iowa University
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Allen College
23 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hawkeye Community College
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
26 miles, W • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
52 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
63 miles, SE • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
93 miles, NE • 1 star
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