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Hazel

A town of 102 people in South Dakota
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About Hazel

Town in South Dakota, United States
102Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,765 ftElevation

Hazel is a town in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 102 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Hazel Bowley, the daughter of the original owner of the town site.

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ZIP code57242
Area code605
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Most working residents leave Hazel for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lake Norden (20%), Watertown (16%) and Sioux Falls (12%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Lake Norden
20%
Watertown
16%
Sioux Falls
12%
Hayti
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hazel →

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5better than SD·3worse

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare SystemWatertown · 16.6 mi · ER
Horizon Health - De Smet Medical and DentalDe Smet · 27.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hazel · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hazel →

Natural hazards in Hazel

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hazel →

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Hazel has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
56° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Hamlin-Codington Regional LibraryWatertown · 15.9 miles · 35 hrs a week
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