Median Income
$59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.6%
90% higher than US avg
How Johnston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population638
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty23.6%
Commute37 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden10.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Johnston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Johnston receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Johnston has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Johnston is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Johnston is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.
Johnston has a population of 638 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
The median household income in Johnston is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,200 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.1% |
| 208% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% |
| 90% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
The median home value in Johnston is $125,000, 56% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.9% |
| Housing Units | 335 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Johnston vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Johnston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 139.3 sq mi (360.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |