At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
58.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
21.2% smoking rate
How Johannesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johannesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johannesburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
23.4% of adults in Johannesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
58.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johannesburg has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born87.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,440
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$71,391
Housing Units94
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,573 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+58.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Johannesburg was built in 1971.
40.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
87.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.