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Johnston City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,351 Population 1,581/sq mi density
$46,629 Median Income $33,916 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $103,742 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 39.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,629 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnston City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,629
38% below
$33,916 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
70% below
Zillow: $103,742
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
1,915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Johnston City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
30%
Rent
71%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnston City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnston City residents earn a median household income of $46,629 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,916. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,404 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnston City is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,742. Median rent is $830/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Johnston City reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,915/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Johnston City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnston City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,351
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,581/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,629
Per Capita$33,916
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,987M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent$830
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$103,742
Housing Units1,566
Rent Burden39.5%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,915/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation440 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Johnston City was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.