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Tensed, ID
City in Benewah County, Idaho.
Population
71
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Tensed and its ZIP codes
Tensed at a glance
- Tensed is about 16 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Tensed, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benewah County. PPP loans are for Tensed.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,784
3,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $11,290 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tensed, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
49
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tensed, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tensed
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| Farmington, WATown | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Tekoa, WACity | 8.5 mi | 1.2 |
| PlummerCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Latah, WATown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Garfield, WATown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Oakesdale, WATown | 15 mi | 1 |
| OnawayCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| PotlatchCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ParklineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WorleyCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Conkling ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Palouse, WACity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Waverly, WATown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Fairfield, WATown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tensed, ID in?
- Tensed is in Benewah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Tensed, ID?
- About 71 people live in Tensed, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tensed?
- Nearby places include De Smet (1.3 mi), Farmington, WA (7.4 mi), Tekoa, WA (8.5 mi), Plummer (12 mi), Latah, WA (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023