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Hazlehurst, GA

Hazlehurst, GA.

Population: 14,201 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hazlehurst, GA is $147,348 — up 8.5% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$147,348

Median home value

+8.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$147,348
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$147,348
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
30
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Jeff Davis Middle School, Jeff Davis Elementary School, Jeff Davis Primary School, Jeff Davis High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Hazlehurst Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JEFF DAVIS HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,123
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
51.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,330
Average weekly wage
$879
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HazlehurstState medianUS median
Median home value$147,348$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,123$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hazlehurst, GA?
$147,348.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hazlehurst, GA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Hazlehurst, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hazlehurst, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hazlehurst, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hazlehurst, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hazlehurst, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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