At a Glance
Median Income
$62,333
$37,865 per capita
Home Value
$124,500
Zillow: $236,057
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.9% smoking rate
How Fort Johnson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Johnson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Johnson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Johnson residents earn a median household income of $62,333 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,865. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,248 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Johnson is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,057. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.0% of adults in Fort Johnson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Johnson has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,333
Per Capita$37,865
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$2,632M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,500
Rent$1,119
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$236,057
Housing Units220
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation415 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Johnson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.