At a Glance
Median Income
$47,223
$26,766 per capita
Home Value
$159,800
Zillow: $201,471
Median Rent
$925/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.5% smoking rate
How Johnson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnson residents earn a median household income of $47,223 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,766. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,472 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson is $159,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,471. Median rent is $925/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.5% of adults in Johnson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population772
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,223
Per Capita$26,766
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,800
Rent$925
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$201,471
Housing Units350
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation974 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnson was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
40.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.