Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. As of the 2020 census, Hazlehurst had a population of 3,619. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its economy is based on agriculture, particularly tomatoes and cabbage.

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How Hazlehurst ranks

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#2Lowest depression in MS #10Cheapest rent in MS #20Lowest property tax in MS All MS rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code39083

Area code601

Living in Hazlehurst

Housing in Hazlehurst

$116K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hazlehurst home is worth about $116,000, up 2.7% in a year, 41% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Hazlehurst

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About one in 5 of Hazlehurst’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Jackson (14%), Brookhaven (9%) and Crystal Springs (4%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Jackson

14%

Brookhaven

Crystal Springs

McComb

21%Work in townlive and work in Hazlehurst 32 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2,496Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Hazlehurst

Health Grade D

Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 26% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.2%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 6.4%Fewer adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · better 31.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse

Care nearby

Copiah County Medical CenterHazlehurst · 5.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Copiah Comprehensive Health ComplexHazlehurst · 0.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hazlehurst · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hazlehurst →

Natural hazards in Hazlehurst

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

5Does Hazlehurst flood?paid flood claims since 1980 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hazlehurst

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Climate in Hazlehurst

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Hazlehurst has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 39°Winter

77° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

78° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Hazlehurst get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 13, with the last in spring around Mar 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Hazlehurst

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School Grade C-

The public schools Hazlehurst’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 84% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictHazlehurst City School DistrictSchools3

Hazlehurst Elementary C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 643 students Hazlehurst Middle School DMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 292 students Hazlehurst High School DHigh · Grades 9–13 · 385 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.