Johnston City, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,351 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,629 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$750 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Williamson County
1
Marion-Herrin Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Williamson County
2
Marion-Herrin Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Schools

Washington Middle School
<1 miles, E 1 star
Johnston City High School
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

John A Logan College
10 miles, W 1.4 star
Rend Lake College
22 miles, NE 1.4 star
Southeastern Illinois College
27 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Heartland Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW 2.3 star
Franklin Hospital
13 miles, NE 3.2 star
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
17 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Barkley Regional Airport
53 miles, S 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
54 miles, SW 1 star
Evansville Regional Airport
78 miles, E 1.4 star