Johnston, Iowa

Population 17,316

Johnston is located in Polk County, IA. The population is 17,316, making Johnston the 5th largest city in Polk County.

There are 8 public schools in Johnston with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Johnston is very low , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Johnston is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Johnston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Johnston include Webster Township, Jefferson Township and Saylorville.

Johnston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 3.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 39.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.7%

Crime Rate

46.85% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 101
  • Violent Crimes: 128
  • Robbery: 4
  • Burglary: 242
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 854

Registered Offenders

53.09% Lower than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Johnston
  • 6.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Johnston, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Johnston's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Johnston, IA

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174 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Johnston, IA issued 174 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 174 permits, 126 were issued for single family homes and 48 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Johnston, IA issued 256 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 256 permits, 122 were issued for single family homes and 134 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $729
  • 1 Bedroom: $853
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,036
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,421
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,503

Zip Codes

50023 50109 50111 50131 50226 50313 50322

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Johnston, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Johnston, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Johnston, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Johnston, IA

Earthquakes
Johnston, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Johnston, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Johnston, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Johnston, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Johnston, IA: $95,565

Unemployment

Unemployment in Johnston is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 18.74%
White Collar - 81.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Johnston, IA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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