The Town FilesHazelton, Idaho
City in Jerome County · population 803 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,300
- Household income
- $57,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 36.1
Hazelton is a city of 803 people in Jerome County, Idaho. The median home is worth $221,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks easier by car than 71% of Idaho towns.
How Hazelton ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hazelton is worth $221,300, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $57,656, which is more affordable than 77% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $692 a month. 67.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hazelton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,300 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $692 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $57,656 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.6% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hazelton
| People | Hazelton | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.3% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 91.2% |
Weather in Hazelton
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 10.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazelton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 3, 1993 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 1993.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2013.
Severe weather in Jerome County since 1996
Jerome County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Jerome County
Jerome County had 12,175 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,608 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Hazelton itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Hazelton
2 public schools with 501 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SCHOOL | PK-12 | 488 | 12.5 |
| CORNERSTONE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 13 | 6.5 |
Towns near Hazelton
- Hansen, ID9.5 mi · 1,086 people · home $220,200
- Kimberly, ID12.6 mi · 4,626 people · home $339,400
- Twin Falls, ID16.6 mi · 51,807 people · home $321,300
- Paul, ID17.9 mi · 1,195 people · home $268,100
- Burley, ID18.0 mi · 11,704 people · home $231,300
- Heyburn, ID19.2 mi · 3,700 people · home $237,800
- Jerome, ID21.0 mi · 12,349 people · home $225,400
- Rupert, ID23.6 mi · 6,082 people · home $205,200
Hazelton questions
Is Hazelton, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hazelton scores better for retirees than 31% of Idaho towns and quieter than 45%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Hazelton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hazelton is valued at $221,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,656, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $692 a month.
What is the weather like in Hazelton?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.7 inches of precipitation a year and 24.2 inches of snow.
Does Hazelton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazelton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 3, 1993. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- 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)