At a Glance
Median Income
$70,500
$36,996 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
Zillow: $312,574
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Jenkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jenkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jenkins a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jenkins residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,996. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jenkins is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,574. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
15.7% of adults in Jenkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jenkins has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population472
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$36,996
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,900
Rent$1,000
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$312,574
Housing Units192
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,264 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jenkins was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.