At a Glance
Home Value
$178,500
Zillow: $390,112
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.4% smoking rate
How Jensen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jensen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jensen a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jensen is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,112. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
4.5% of adults in Jensen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jensen has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population331
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$40,901
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
Home Value$178,500
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$390,112
Housing Units191
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,765 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute38 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Jensen was founded in 1877.
The median home in Jensen was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.