At a Glance
Median Income
$42,169
$27,877 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
Zillow: $109,883
Median Rent
$597/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Joanna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joanna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joanna a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joanna residents earn a median household income of $42,169 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,877. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joanna is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,883. Median rent is $597/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
14.1% of adults in Joanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joanna has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,375
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density438/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,169
Per Capita$27,877
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$2,034M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$597
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$109,883
Housing Units775
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,000/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Joanna was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.