About Jansen
Set in the southern part of Colorado, Jansen is a small unincorporated community.
Jansen holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.17 square miles.
📰 Jansen News Today
- Florida man accused of stealing Colorado airman's dog while housesitting arrested in Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says cbsnews.com · May 16
- Florida house sitter arrested weeks after allegedly stealing Colorado airman’s dog who was later found dead inside abandoned car New York Post · May 17
- Palmetto Bay man went to Colorado to care for dog. He’s missing. Animal is dead Miami Herald · May 5
- House Sitter from Hell? Airman Accused of Stealing Homeowner's Dog and Car, Then Leaving Pet to Die People.com · May 19
- Marian Jansen Obituary May 22, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jun 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jansen Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jansen
- Bob & Earl's Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.17 sq mi
Coordinates37.1582, -104.5501