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Introduction to Hazelwood, Missouri
Hazelwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 2 miles SW of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and is 10 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is part of the Saint Louis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 26,206 people live in Hazelwood.
Hazelwood History
Hazelwood is located in St. Louis County, which was established in 1812. In 1673, the French explorers Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet first visited the area now known as Hazelwood. It was originally named Louisiana by a French explorer LaSalle, in honor of King Louis XIV. The French sold the land to Spain in 1762. The early settler of the area came from Charlottesville and Virginia. In 1949, it was incorporated as the Village of Hazelwood. It became a city on October 14, 1969.
Hazelwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hazelwood
Hazelwood offers easy access to Museum of Westward Expansion, Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, Missouri Historical Society Museum, Chatillon - Demenil Mansion, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, and Jefferson Barracks Historical Park. The Castlewood State Park, Frank Holten State Recreation Area, and Babler State Park are also worth taking a look around. One can even plan a trip to the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Hazelwood Transportation
Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.
Hazelwood Higher Education
Sanford - Brown College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include University of Missouri - St Louis, Saint Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, and Washington University.
Hazelwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Hazelwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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