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Jansen, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
86 Population 277/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $24,952 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $116,285 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jansen, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$24,952 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
75% below
Zillow: $116,285
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
72%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jansen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jansen residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,952. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jansen is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,285. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Jansen reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.

Education

3.2% of adults in Jansen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jansen has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population86
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$24,952
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$557M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$116,285
Housing Units69
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property693/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,590/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,460 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute35 min
Broadband40.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Jansen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.