Tensed, Idaho
City · Population 96 · #187 in Idaho
About Tensed
Set in the northwestern part of Idaho, Tensed is a tiny community with an estimated population of 96.
Officially, Tensed is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 505 residents per square mile.
📰 Tensed News Today
- Get to know Idaho: The mysterious town of Tensed KTVB · Aug 14
- Tensed, Idaho Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
- US95 near Tensed, Idaho reopens after fatal crash krem.com · Aug 17
- Tensed, ID Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Sep 1
- 37 miles of US-95 near Plummer under construction starting next Tuesday Idaho Transportation Department (.gov) · Jul 5
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What Makes Tensed Unique
- The only place in America named Tensed — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.19 sq mi.
- With 96 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)96
Rank in state#187 of 198
Land area0.19 sq mi
Density505/sq mi
Coordinates47.1596, -116.9238