At a Glance
Median Income
$44,015
$16,504 per capita
Home Value
$210,600
Zillow: $213,854
Median Rent
$959/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
15.9% smoking rate
How Johnson Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnson Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnson Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnson Park residents earn a median household income of $44,015 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,504. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson Park is $210,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,854. Median rent is $959/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
2.1% of adults in Johnson Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population791
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,015
Per Capita$16,504
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
B+
Home Value$210,600
Rent$959
Ownership28.0%
Zillow$213,854
Housing Units370
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,159 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnson Park was built in 1966.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.