The Town FilesHazen, Arkansas
City in Prairie County · population 1,481 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,400
- Household income
- $49,225
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 44.2
Hazen is a city of 1,481 people in Prairie County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $134,400, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Arkansas towns, quieter than 86% of Arkansas towns, easier by car than 86% of Arkansas towns.
How Hazen ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hazen is worth $134,400, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $49,225, which is more affordable than 51% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $704 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hazen | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $704 | $792 |
| Median household income | $49,225 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Hazen
| People | Hazen | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 84.4% |
Weather in Hazen
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.6°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazen since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 21, 1952 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 24, 2024.
Severe weather in Prairie County since 1996
Prairie County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Prairie County
Prairie County had 1,562 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,818 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Hazen itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Hazen
2 public schools with 563 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 311 | 15.6 |
| HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 252 | 8.1 |
Towns near Hazen
- De Valls Bluff, AR5.5 mi · 520 people · home —
- Carlisle, AR10.4 mi · 2,033 people · home $164,400
- Des Arc, AR13.9 mi · 1,905 people · home $90,700
- Clarendon, AR15.5 mi · 1,526 people · home $65,900
- Stuttgart, AR19.8 mi · 8,264 people · home $152,600
- Lonoke, AR19.8 mi · 4,276 people · home $106,800
- Brinkley, AR22.2 mi · 2,700 people · home $94,000
- Cotton Plant, AR23.3 mi · 529 people · home $41,100
Hazen questions
Is Hazen, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hazen scores better for retirees than 54% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 86%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Hazen?
The median owner-occupied home in Hazen is valued at $134,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,225, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $704 a month.
What is the weather like in Hazen?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Hazen get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 21, 1952. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)