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Hazen, AR
City in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Population
1,874
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
0
Hazen and its ZIP codes
Hazen at a glance
- Hazen is about 9.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,225 a year, 19% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 (29% below Arkansas) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Hazen, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hazen, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,225
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (411), Dutch Americans (236), German Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prairie County. PPP loans are for Hazen.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,199
1,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,967
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.5M
FY 2026, $11,416 per person
How people get to work
Hazen, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hazen, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hazen, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Hazen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De Valls BluffCity | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe)Town | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| CarlisleCity | 9.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Des ArcCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| RoeTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ClarendonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| UlmTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| LonokeCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| StuttgartCity | 21 mi | 7.4 |
| HumnokeCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| AllportTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| BrinkleyCity | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Cotton PlantCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| GeorgetownTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| FargoTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hazen, AR in?
- Hazen is in Prairie County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Hazen, AR?
- About 1,874 people live in Hazen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hazen?
- Nearby places include De Valls Bluff (6.1 mi), Fredonia (Biscoe) (9.2 mi), Carlisle (9.9 mi), Des Arc (13 mi), Roe (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023