Johnston, IA

Living in Johnston

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 4
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 71
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Schools 98
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Residents

21k Population +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

$97k Median 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

$268k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
56% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median 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

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St Pius X School
4 miles, S
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Holy Trinity
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Johnston, IA

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Drake University
6 miles, SE
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Grand View University
7 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Johnston, IA

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Airports

Airports near Johnston, IA

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Eppley Airfield
116 miles, W