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Hansen’s story
Hansen in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 1,225. Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,225
−5.1% since 2010
Typical home
$343K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
129
A commuter town
What makes Hansen stand out
The 2 things Hansen does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,225 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hansen’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Clear
H 83° · L 52°
Local news
All →- Basketball Live and Upcoming Games - Hansen High School - Hansen, IDNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Hansen vs Valley - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/01/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Carey vs Hansen - Boys Middle School Football 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hansen. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Hansen beats the Idaho average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Idaho
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Hansen | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 20.3% | 12.8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 33.1% | 22.2% |
St. Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
9.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
5th
percentile among ID towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hansen
Most working residents leave Hansen for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Twin Falls (42%), Kimberly (8%) and Boise City (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hansen3%
Twin Falls42%
Kimberly8%
Boise City3%
Pocatello2%
9 mi
median commute distance
129
jobs based in Hansen
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Hansen home is worth about $343K
The typical Hansen home is worth about $343,000, up 4.1% in a year, 28% below the Idaho typical home.
$343KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hansen$343K
Idaho$479K
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Hansen has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–40°
Spring36–61°
Summer54–85°
Fall36–63°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Hansen’s public schools outperform 47% of Idaho districts
The public schools Hansen’s kids attend trail 53% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen Elementary School | PK–6 | 179 | B |
| Hansen Jr./Sr. High School | 7–12 | 127 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ID on state testsAll 2 schools →
Outdoors
0% of Hansen is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 223 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hansen Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hansen for work
Where Hansen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
129jobs based in Hansen
3%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hansen
City in Idaho, United States
Hansen is a city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,086 at the 2020 census, and 1,144 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,086
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,009 ft
- ZIP code
- 83334
- Area code
- 208
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