Johnson County, Missouri
Among the top 9% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 19% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
- top 15% for broadband access
- bottom 15% for school quality
Johnson County is a county in Missouri with about 54,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include broadband access, amenities nearby, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 48% of US counties
Home Value$207k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$912better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 62% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.93%better than 41% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 49% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.3 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 34% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk54.9better than 44% of US counties
School Quality40.0better than 15% of US counties
Violent Crime943/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Crime1572/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Community
Population54,02570th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.02nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3848th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.4%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.5%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 60% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 52% of US counties
Airport Distance62 mibetter than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.3%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.96better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Johnson County an affordable place to live?
- Johnson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 48% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Johnson County?
- The median home value in Johnson County is $207k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Johnson County?
- Median household income in Johnson County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Johnson County?
- Median gross rent in Johnson County is $912 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 943/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 1572/100k.
- What is the weather like in Johnson County?
- Johnson County averages 78°F in July and 30°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Johnson County?
- Public-school quality in Johnson County is below average, scoring better than 15% 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 23 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)