Kansas
Johnson City is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,244. Residents earn $69,081 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Johnson City receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Johnson City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Johnson City is $69,081, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Johnson City is $62,100, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Johnson City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches, including 21.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 59.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.7% |
| 204% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,081 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,152 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $981 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,149 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 93 |
| County GDP | $234M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Commute Time | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $62,100 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,747 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,095 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,197 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,358 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,769 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,103 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,496/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.5 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 3,334 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5704°N, 101.7448°W |
| County FIPS | 20187 |
Winner: Republican by 63.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.7% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.2% |
| School Test Score | 7.01 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 9.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |