Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hazleton. 29% of the land in Hazleton is conserved, above both Iowa’s towns (3.1%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Otter Creek Wildlife Preserve, at 90 acres. Hazleton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hazleton beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hazleton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hazleton.
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Otter Creek Wildlife Preserve | — | 90 |
| 2. Nibeck Wildlife Preserve | — | 23 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
0.8% of Hazleton working residents work locally, where Iowa’s towns sit at 31% and U.S. towns at 8%. 15% of Hazleton residents live below the poverty line. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a lower median household income than Hazleton.
| Hazleton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Hazleton home is worth about $179,000, up 5.9% in a year, 24% below the Iowa typical home. The median rent in Hazleton is $794 a month.
| Hazleton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $794 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Hazleton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hazleton’s July high is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Hazleton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 32% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hazleton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.4% | 66.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Hazleton; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Hazleton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Hazleton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, US
Hazleton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Hazleton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
