At a Glance
Median Income
$48,355
$20,360 per capita
Median Rent
$976/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
2,549/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
251 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnson residents earn a median household income of $48,355 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,360. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,540 business establishments, including 126 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Johnson reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,549/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Johnson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnson has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,668
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density1,426/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,355
Per Capita$20,360
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$976
Ownership38.3%
Zillow$329,511
Housing Units504
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property2,549/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation504 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnson was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 126 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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