At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$24,952 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $116,285
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jansen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,952. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population86
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$24,952
Unemployment2.0%
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%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,590/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
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
Broadband87.5%
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.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.