Hazelhurst, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
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Location of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.2 sq mi (80.8 km2) |
| • Water | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,267 |
| • Density | 40.6/sq mi (15.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-33575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583374 |
Hazelhurst is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2018, about 1,258 people lived there. A smaller community, also called Hazelhurst, is part of this town.
People in Hazelhurst often call it the "Quiet side of the North Woods." This means it's a peaceful place in a beautiful forest area.
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Geography of Hazelhurst
Hazelhurst covers about 35 square miles (90.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.2 square miles (80.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.9 square miles (10.0 square kilometers), is water. This means about 11% of the town is covered by water.
The town is located on US Route 51. This is a major road that runs through the area. Hazelhurst is also found on the west side of Lake Katherine.
People of Hazelhurst
In the year 2000, there were 1,267 people living in Hazelhurst. These people lived in 528 households, and 415 of these were families. On average, there were about 40 people per square mile.
Most people in Hazelhurst were White (98.03%). A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (72.2%) were married couples living together. About 26.7% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.40 people, and the average family had 2.70 people.
The median age in Hazelhurst was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older. About 21% of the people were under 18. About 17.7% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household was $45,461. For families, the median income was $51,579. About 3.8% of all people in Hazelhurst lived below the poverty line. This included about 9.9% of children under 18.
Getting Around Hazelhurst
The Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Hazelhurst and the surrounding areas. This airport offers both regular flights and services for smaller private planes.
Famous People from Hazelhurst
- Ed Sparr (1898–1974) was a football player.
- Tom Tiffany (born 1957) is a politician. He has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, the State Senate, and the US House of Representatives.
- William H. Yawkey (1875–1919) owned the Detroit Tigers baseball team. He had a summer home in Hazelhurst. His boathouse is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historical importance.
See also
In Spanish: Hazelhurst (Wisconsin) para niños
