Johnson County, Arkansas
Among the top 14% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
- top 12% for cost of living
- top 13% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 6% for broadband access
Johnson County is a county in Arkansas with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, monthly owner costs, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and broadband access.
Official websitejohnsoncounty.arkansas.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in3.7 in
muggy 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US counties
Home Value$120k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$710better than 77% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 76% of US counties
Income Tax4.40%better than 67% of US counties
Sales Tax9.45%better than 6% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.21%better than 55% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 49% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.4 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.3 inbetter than 71% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 70% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 22% of US counties
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.1better than 41% of US counties
School Quality40.2better than 16% of US counties
Violent Crime1359/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Crime1167/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Community
Population25,92550th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.028th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.4%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.4%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability4.9/20better than 17% of US counties
Airport Distance144 mibetter than 27% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access69.0%better than 6% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Johnson County an affordable place to live?
- Johnson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Johnson County?
- The median home value in Johnson County is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Johnson County?
- Median household income in Johnson County is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Johnson County?
- Median gross rent in Johnson County is $710 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Johnson County safe?
- Johnson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1359/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 1167/100k.
- What is the weather like in Johnson County?
- Johnson County averages 81°F in July and 39°F in January, with 51.4 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Johnson County?
- Public-school quality in Johnson County is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Johnson County?
- The average one-way commute in Johnson County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)