Johnston, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
Johnston, SC
At a Glance
How Johnston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Johnston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Johnston residents earn a median household income of $34,957 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,252. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Johnston is $100,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,732. Median rent is $803/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Johnston reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,050/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Johnston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.