Johnston, IA
Living in Johnston
Bikeability26
Walkability4
Commute84
Public Transit14
Affordability39
Public Safety69
Airports41
Hospitals75
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+5.7k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate16%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$97kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$268kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$248 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Johnston
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Johnston
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Johnston
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Johnston, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Johnston, IA
St Pius X School
4 miles, S
Holy Trinity
5 miles, SE
Mt Olive Lutheran School
5 miles, S
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Johnston, IA
Drake University
6 miles, SE
Grand View University
7 miles, SE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
8 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Johnston, IA
Broadlawns Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
8 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Johnston, IA
Des Moines International Airport
11 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
91 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
104 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W