Lonesome Without You, 1912, 2014
Tensed’s story
115 years in pictures
Census counts: 189 in 1950, 84 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1911Tensed is settled
TensedID
A town of 99, settled in 1911.
Population
99
2025 Census estimate · +13.8% since 2020
Household income
$20K
median
Median age
55.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Tensed a good place to live?
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Tensed, above both Idaho’s towns (12%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 60 Idaho towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Tensed. Tensed has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
99 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tensed: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tensed, and how to reach them.
PowerAvista11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Tensed water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Tensed’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBenewah County ClerkBenewah County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8387083870 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tensed.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Tensed
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Tensed has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Tensed has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Tensed’s July high is 83°F, below both the Idaho town median (89°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–38°
Spring34–57°
Summer47–79°
Fall35–59°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Tensed is
Tensed beats the Idaho average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 17% of Tensed adults report frequent physical distress. Among 60 Idaho towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Tensed.
| Tensed | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 23% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Tensed | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.1% | 70.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6.6% |
Benewah Community Hospital
19.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tensed
15pages on Tensed
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tensed; the nearest are
New Saint Andrews CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Moscow29.8 mi$16,800 tuitionUniversity of IdahoUniversity or college · Public · Moscow30.2 mi$9,084 in-state tuitionNorth Idaho CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coeur d'Alene36.1 mi$3,396 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Tensed residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
About Tensed
City in Idaho, United States
Tensed is a city in Benewah County, Idaho, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census, down from 123 in 2010. The city is within the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, and is accessed by U.S. Route 95, the state's primary north–south highway. The city is located about 1 mile (0.6 km) from the north entrance of McCroskey State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,562 ft
- ZIP code
- 83870
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Tensed
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tensed, ID a good place to live?
Tensed has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.