HazlehurstMississippi
Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. As of the 2020 census, Hazlehurst had a population of 3,619.
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About Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst, MS is a small town located in southwestern Mississippi, home to 3,445 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hazlehurst is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 778 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hazlehurst Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hazlehurst
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hazlehurst
- HAZLEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HAZLEHURST HIGH SCHOOL
- HAZLEHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Copiah County Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.