Johnstonville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
967 Population 113/sq mi density
$98,188 Median Income $40,422 per capita
$278,900 Home Value $233,286 Zillow
$1,335 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$98,188 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,900 home value, $1,335/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnstonville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,188
31% above
$40,422 per capita
Home Value
$278,900
1% below
Zillow: $233,286
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
15% above
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
311% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Johnstonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
99%
Rent
115%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
411%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnstonville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnstonville residents earn a median household income of $98,188 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,422. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 784 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnstonville is $278,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,286. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

15.6% of adults in Johnstonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnstonville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population967
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,188
Per Capita$40,422
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,471M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,900
Rent$1,335
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$233,286
Housing Units375
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation4,160 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Johnstonville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.