Median Income
$34,301
54% lower than US avg
Home Value
$135,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Jansen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population94
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Largest GroupWhite 61%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,301
Per Capita$30,937
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$653M
Housing
A
Home Value$135,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity32.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation6,241 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Libraries2
Is Jansen a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Jansen receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Jansen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Jansen is $34,301, 54% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Jansen is $135,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Jansen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches, including 48.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Jansen has a population of 94 with a density of 80 people per square mile. The median age is 71.4 years, 84% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.6%), with 36.2% Hispanic.
Population
71.4yrs
Median Age
84% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
The median household income in Jansen is $34,301, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,301 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,905 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 586 |
| County GDP | $653M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,550 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
The median home value in Jansen is $135,700, 52% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $135,700 |
| 52% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,550 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
In Jansen, 32.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Jansen vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 62.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,324/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
Crime Rates: Jansen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Jansen has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 17.2 inches |
| 55% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 48.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,241 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1582°N, 104.5501°W |
| County FIPS | 08071 |