What are the schools like in Johnson, AR?

School district data for Johnson is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Johnson?

The median household income in Johnson, AR is $82,386 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Johnson, AR?

Johnson has an average high temperature of 46.5°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.5 inches.

Johnson, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Johnson, AR affordable or expensive?

Johnson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Johnson is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,100 and the median rent is $1,093 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Johnson, AR?

Johnson has a violent crime rate of 297.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1624.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johnson, AR a Good Place to Live?

Johnson is a small town of 3,605 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $82,386 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Johnson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Johnson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Johnson city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Johnson's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johnson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Johnson, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,093	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,386	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Johnson's violent crime rate is 297.9 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

297.9 /100k

Property Crime

1624.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Johnson, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johnson sees average highs of 46.5°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johnson, AR
Average High — January	46.5°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.5"

Demographics

Metric	Johnson, AR	National Avg
Population	3,605	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.8%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springdale, AR 4 mi Fayetteville, AR 4 mi Tontitown, AR 4 mi Elm Springs, AR 6 mi Farmington, AR 8 mi

Johnson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson, AR affordable or expensive?

Johnson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Johnson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,100 and median rent is $1,093/month.

What is the crime rate in Johnson, AR?

Johnson's violent crime rate is 297.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1624.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Johnson?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Johnson, AR a good place to live?

Johnson, AR has a population of 3,605, a median household income of $82,386, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Johnson?

Johnson averages 46.5°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 6.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Johnson?

The population of Johnson, Arkansas is 3,605 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Johnson?

Key numbers for living in Johnson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $236,100, median household income $82,386, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.