What are the schools like in Johnson, OK?

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, OK is $44,748 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Johnson, OK?

Johnson has an average high temperature of 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Johnson, OK 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 $159,000 and the median rent is $813 per month.

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

Johnson has a violent crime rate of 377.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2041.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johnson, OK a Good Place to Live?

Johnson is a small town of 752 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $44,748 and a 7.6% 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.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 91.2

Johnson's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johnson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Johnson, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$813	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,748	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Johnson's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

377.5 /100k

Property Crime

2041.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Johnson, OK	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	8.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johnson sees average highs of 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johnson, OK
Average High — January	49.8°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Johnson, OK	National Avg
Population	752	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	29.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Johnson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson, OK 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 $159,000 and median rent is $813/month.

What is the crime rate in Johnson, OK?

Johnson's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2041.5 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, OK a good place to live?

Johnson, OK has a population of 752, a median household income of $44,748, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Johnson?

The population of Johnson, Oklahoma is 752 with a median age of 50.3. 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 $159,000, median household income $44,748, crime index 98 (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.