Median Income
$25,833
66% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$467
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Tensed Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population56
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$25,833
Per Capita$22,491
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$558M
Commute26 min
Housing
A
Home Value$110,000
Rent$467
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation2,553 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+72.9%
School Score5.43
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries4
Is Tensed a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tensed receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tensed offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Tensed is $25,833, 66% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Tensed is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $467 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Tensed experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Tensed has a population of 56 with a density of 295 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.1%), with 32.1% Hispanic.
Population
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
The median household income in Tensed is $25,833, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,833 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $22,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,676 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 427 |
| County GDP | $558M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
The median home value in Tensed is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $467 (60% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $467 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
In Tensed, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Tensed vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,075/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
Crime Rates: Tensed vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Tensed has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 28.5 inches |
| 25% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,553 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1596°N, 116.9238°W |
| County FIPS | 16009 |