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Crime in Johnston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Johnston. Key points include:
There were 205 total crimes in Johnston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 826.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 76.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Johnston is 749.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Johnston is -61.02% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Johnston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Johnston / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 205 | 826.0 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 76.6 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 8.1 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 52.4 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 186 | 749.4 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 76.6 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 131 | 527.8 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 145.1 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Johnston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Johnston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Johnston is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Johnston is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Johnston is $394,440.
The median income in Johnston is $106,551.
Johnston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Johnston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Johnston | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Johnston, IA Weather
The average high in Johnston is 59.9° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 35.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Johnston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Johnston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Johnston
The current population in Johnston is 24,384. The population has increased 55.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,384 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 24,196 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 23,856 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 23,418 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 22,077 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 21,406 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 20,767 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 20,172 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 19,491 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 19,550 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 18,874 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 18,135 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 17,316 | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 16,446 | 4.6% |
| 2010 | 15,723 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Johnston
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Johnston is:
75.9% White with 18,505 White residents.
10.6% African American with 2,590 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 1,772 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 26 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 825 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 648 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Johnston | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.6% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Johnston
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Johnston is 51.6% female with 12,580 female residents.
Johnston is 48.4% male with 11,803 male residents.
| Gender | Johnston | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Johnston for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Johnston completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Johnston completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Johnston completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Johnston completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Johnston completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Johnston completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Johnston completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Johnston completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Johnston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Johnston | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Johnston, Iowa
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1.9% of households in Johnston earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Johnston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Johnston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Johnston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Johnston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Johnston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Johnston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Johnston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Johnston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.1% of households in Johnston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Johnston | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.1% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
