A town of 2,453, settled in 1913. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 2 things Hazen does most differently from other towns.
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The typical Hazen home is worth about $231,000, up 8.7% in a year, 21% below the North Dakota typical home.
Hazen has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 3°.
About one in 3 of Hazen’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Beulah (12%), Bismarck (10%) and Stanton (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Hazen beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Hazen | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.6% | 25.3% |
Hazen's reported crime rate is well below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
The public schools Hazen’s kids attend outperform 54% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Elementary School | PK–5 | 272 | B+ |
| Hazen Middle School | 6–8 | 143 | C |
| Hazen High School | 9–12 | 167 | B+ |
20 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in North Dakota, United States
Hazen is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,281 at the 2020 census. Hazen was founded in 1913. Hazen has a K–12 school system. It is located about fifteen minutes south of Lake Sakakawea, the largest lake in North Dakota and the third largest man-made lake in the United States.
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