At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$34,309 per capita
Median Rent
$725/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
24.7% smoking rate
How Johnstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Johnstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Johnstown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Johnstown residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,309. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,849 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Education
13.5% of adults in Johnstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Johnstown has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$34,309
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$725
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$344,617
Housing Units92
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,237 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Johnstown was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.