About Hazel
Set in the southwestern part of Kentucky, Hazel is a tiny community, home to 402 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hazel is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,149 residents per square mile.
📰 Hazel News Today
- Mr. Walter "Wally" Newton West Kentucky Star · May 5
- Hazel Stevens Obituary Dec 31, 2025 Morris & Hislope Funeral Home · Dec 31
- Dan Poyner Obituary (2026) - Hazel, KY - J. H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services Legacy obituary · May 12
- Groundbreaking For State Route 54 Improvement Project Set For Tuesday Radio NWTN · Jun 18
- OBITUARY: Jason Boren Murray Ledger and Times · Jul 8
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What Makes Hazel Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)402
Rank in state#319 of 418
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates36.5055, -88.3252