At a Glance
Median Income
$48,281
$24,746 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
Zillow: $212,255
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Johnson Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnson Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnson Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnson Prairie residents earn a median household income of $48,281 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,746. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnson Prairie is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,255. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
8.0% of adults in Johnson Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson Prairie has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,281
Per Capita$24,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$212,255
Housing Units58
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation1,125 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband42.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnson Prairie was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.