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Hansen, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jerome County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,414 Population 4,040/sq mi density
$47,396 Median Income $21,599 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $328,734 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 778 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,396 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hansen, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,396
37% below
$21,599 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
37% below
Zillow: $328,734
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Hansen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hansen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
63%
Rent
62%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hansen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hansen residents earn a median household income of $47,396 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 941 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hansen is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,734. Median rent is $724/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Hansen reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 778/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Hansen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hansen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population1,414
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density4,040/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,396
Per Capita$21,599
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$724
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$328,734
Housing Units503
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property778/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,027 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hansen was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.