Jansen, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Las Animas County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
94 Population 80/sq mi density
$34,301 Median Income $30,937 per capita
$135,700 Home Value $226,739 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,301 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jansen, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,301
54% below
$30,937 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
52% below
Zillow: $226,739
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Jansen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jansen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jansen residents earn a median household income of $34,301 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,937. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jansen is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,739. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

36.2% of adults in Jansen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population94
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,301
Per Capita$30,937
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$653M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A
Home Value$135,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$226,739
Housing Units87
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,324/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation6,241 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Jansen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
69.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.