Living in Johnson County, Iowa
Johnson County is a county in Iowa with a population of around 144,251, part of the Iowa City, IA MSA metro area. The main communities are Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,643/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $288K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Johnson County has young demographics, with a median age of 30 and a highly educated workforce (53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.
Johnson County, Iowa
Home price trend in Johnson County
Top Cities and towns in Johnson County
Shueyville
Population: 577
Home price:$408,445
Iowa City
Population: 67,862
Home price:$249,687
Coralville
Population: 18,907
Home price:$201,671
North Liberty
Population: 13,374
Home price:$251,692
Solon
Population: 2,037
Home price:$356,354
Oxford
Population: 807
Home price:$292,944
Lone Tree
Population: 1,300
Home price:$207,077
Hills
Population: 703
Home price:$192,921
University Heights
Population: 1,051
Home price:NA
Swisher
Population: 879
Home price:$231,629
Tiffin
Population: 1,947
Home price:$275,719
Rent Price trend in Johnson County
Demographics & Amenities in Johnson County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
30.3 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
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Hazards in Johnson County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Johnson County
Average Summer temperature
91°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
35.12 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Johnson County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
82,440
Poverty (%)
11.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Laws and Rights in Johnson County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inJohnson County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Johnson County
Robbery
0.04/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.31/ per 1000
Burglary
5.75/ per 1000
Arson
0.15/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.2/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000