RE 1016 Jansen, NE 3-23-11 3, 2011
Jansen’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 271 in 1900, 101 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
- 1886Jansen is platted
JansenNE
A town of 101, platted in 1886.
Population
101
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Median home value
$60K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Jansen a good place to live?
Jansen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
101 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 Jansen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jansen, and how to reach them.
PowerNorris Public Power District9.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Jansen water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Jansen’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson County ClerkJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6837768377 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jansen.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Jansen is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Jansen, 32% come from inland flooding and 30% from hail. Compared with nearly three quarters of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Jansen after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2019.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Jansen
The typical July afternoon high in Jansen is 89°F.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–39°
Spring40–64°
Summer64–86°
Fall42–66°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Jansen is
The share of adults in Jansen who binge drink: 18%. This Nebraska town beats the Nebraska average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 13% of adults report frequent mental distress locally, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 17%. Among adults locally, 17% have been diagnosed with depression and 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Jansen | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
7 better21 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Jansen | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.8% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 8.3% |
Jefferson Community Health & Life
5.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jansen
15pages on Jansen
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jansen; the nearest are
Doane UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Crete31.1 mi$43,985 tuitionUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln48.2 mi$10,434 in-state tuitionSoutheast Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Lincoln50.5 mi$3,690 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Jansen residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Jansen
Village in Nebraska, United States
Jansen is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,460 ft
- ZIP code
- 68377
Questions about Jansen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jansen, NE a good place to live?
Jansen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.