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Jansen, CO
Census-designated place in Las Animas County, Colorado.
Population
81
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
0
Jansen and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Las Animas County. PPP loans are for Jansen.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,821
4,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $9,604 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jansen, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,165
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jansen, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities near Jansen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrinidadCity | 2.4 mi | 9.4 |
| StarkvilleTown | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| CokedaleTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| El MoroCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 11.1 |
| ValdezCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| SegundoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HoehneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| AguilarTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| LynnCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Raton, NMCity | 20 mi | 8 |
| Stonewall GapCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jansen, CO in?
- Jansen is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Jansen, CO?
- About 81 people live in Jansen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jansen?
- Nearby places include Trinidad (2.4 mi), Starkville (3.3 mi), Cokedale (4.3 mi), El Moro (7.8 mi), Valdez (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023