HazeltonMI
A town of 2,311. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
What makes Hazelton stand out
The 2 things Hazelton does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Hazelton for work
Where Hazelton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Hazelton’s report card
Now in Hazelton
Be the first to start the conversation.
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hazelton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hazelton
Most working residents leave Hazelton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Owosso (8%), Flint (5%) and Flint (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Hazelton’s public schools outperform 72% of Michigan districts
The public schools Hazelton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lothrop Elementary School | PK–6 | 505 | B+ |
| New Lothrop High School | 7–12 | 398 | A− |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hazelton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Hazelton beats the Michigan average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Hazelton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.9% |
About Hazelton
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Hazelton Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. The population was 2,054 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,054
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 715 ft
Hazelton’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Hazelton.