Nebraska
Jansen is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 86. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jansen receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Jansen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jansen is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Jansen is $70,000, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Jansen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,952 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,823 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 276 |
| County GDP | $557M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,925 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.61% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,925 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.61% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,590/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1840°N, 97.0848°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 31095 |
Winner: Republican by 45.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 40.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |