The Town FilesHansen, Idaho
City in Twin Falls County · population 1,086 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,200
- Household income
- $50,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 35.6
Hansen is a city of 1,086 people in Twin Falls County, Idaho. The median home is worth $220,200, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Idaho towns.
How Hansen ranks
Percentile among Idaho towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Idaho towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hansen is worth $220,200, below the typical Idaho town ($291,900). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $50,083, which is more affordable than 55% of Idaho towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hansen | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,200 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $788 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $50,083 | $66,924 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hansen
| People | Hansen | Typical Idaho town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 36.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 31.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.8% | 11.4% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 91.2% |
Weather in Hansen
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 10.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.2 inches of snow (typical Idaho town: 38.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hansen since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Idaho town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 8, 1985 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 2008.
Severe weather in Twin Falls County since 1996
Twin Falls County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Twin Falls County
Twin Falls County had 41,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,171 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Hansen itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Hansen
2 public schools with 315 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 182 | 14.0 |
| HANSEN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 133 | 13.3 |
Towns near Hansen
- Kimberly, ID3.5 mi · 4,626 people · home $339,400
- Twin Falls, ID8.4 mi · 51,807 people · home $321,300
- Hazelton, ID9.5 mi · 803 people · home $221,300
- Filer, ID15.7 mi · 2,738 people · home $247,500
- Jerome, ID16.9 mi · 12,349 people · home $225,400
- Buhl, ID23.8 mi · 4,558 people · home $247,500
- Burley, ID26.0 mi · 11,704 people · home $231,300
- Wendell, ID26.4 mi · 2,917 people · home $242,100
Hansen questions
Is Hansen, Idaho a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hansen scores better for retirees than 33% of Idaho towns and quieter than 39%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Hansen?
The median owner-occupied home in Hansen is valued at $220,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,083, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Hansen?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.2 inches of snow.
Does Hansen get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hansen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 8, 1985. The typical Idaho town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)