Johnson City, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stanton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,244 Population 581/sq mi density
$69,081 Median Income $41,152 per capita
$62,100 Home Value $160,712 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,081 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,100 home value, $698/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnson City, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,081
8% below
$41,152 per capita
Home Value
$62,100
78% below
Zillow: $160,712
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
16.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Johnson City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Johnson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
22%
Rent
60%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnson City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnson City residents earn a median household income of $69,081 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,152. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 93 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnson City is $62,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,712. Median rent is $698/month, with 16.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

20.7% of adults in Johnson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnson City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,244
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,081
Per Capita$41,152
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,100
Rent$698
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$160,712
Housing Units710
Rent Burden16.2%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,496/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
Elevation3,334 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute9 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Johnson City was founded in 1885.
The median home in Johnson City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
25.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.