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Hazen, AR


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Hazen, Arkansas

Hazen, Arkansas, in Prairie county, is 39 miles E of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 90 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,637.

The People and Families of Hazen

In Hazen, about 58% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Hazen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hazen had a median family income of $35,990.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Hazen residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Hazen isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Hazen Housing

In Hazen, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Hazen, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hazen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Hazen Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hazen Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hazen, AR

Comparing Hazen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime78
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