At a Glance
Median Income
$47,396
$21,599 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $342,818
Median Rent
$724/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hansen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $342,818. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,414
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density4,040/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,396
Per Capita$21,599
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$724
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$342,818
Housing Units503
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
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.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.