At a Glance
Median Income
$53,009
$29,989 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
Zillow: $264,455
Median Rent
$755/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.2% smoking rate
How Jenera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jenera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jenera a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jenera residents earn a median household income of $53,009 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jenera is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,455. Median rent is $755/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.9% of adults in Jenera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jenera has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,009
Per Capita$29,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$755
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$264,455
Housing Units158
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation851 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jenera was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.