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Tensed, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Benewah County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
56 Population 295/sq mi density
$25,833 Median Income $22,491 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $297,481 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
388 Violent Crime/100K 1,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,833 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $467/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Tensed, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,833
66% below
$22,491 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $297,481
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2% above
1,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Tensed Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tensed's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
34%
Home Value
39%
Rent
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tensed a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tensed residents earn a median household income of $25,833 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,491. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tensed is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,481. Median rent is $467/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Tensed reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,122/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Tensed hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tensed has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population56
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$25,833
Per Capita$22,491
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$558M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080

Housing

A
Home Value$110,000
Rent$467
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$297,481
Housing Units48
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent388/100K
Property1,122/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,553 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Tensed was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.