Jansen, Nebraska

About Jansen

Jansen, NE is a tiny community located in southeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 100.

Officially, Jansen is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.

📰 Jansen News Today

• Randy Jansen Obituary Jan 21, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Jan 21
• Todd Jansen Obituary Jan 25, 2026 mckownfuneralhome.com · Jan 25
• History in Jansen traces back to Germans from Russia who founded the community KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Feb 18
• $56 million Nebraska ranch sale partly reflects strong demand for rangeland Brownfield Ag News · Jan 22
• Volunteer firefighters battle Nebraska wildfires WOWT · Mar 13

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What Makes Jansen Unique

• Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jansen

• Jansen Historical Marker reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jansen

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