Johnsonville is a small town of 1,108 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $46,528
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Johnsonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Johnsonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Johnsonville 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: 88.0
Johnsonville's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Johnsonville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Johnsonville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$820
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,528
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Johnsonville's violent crime rate is 147.3 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.3 /100k
Property Crime
1325.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Johnsonville is served primarily by Florence 05.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Johnsonville, SC
National Avg
School District
Florence 05
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Johnsonville sees average highs of 57.4°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Johnsonville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Johnsonville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $820/month.
Johnsonville's violent crime rate is 147.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1325.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Johnsonville are operated by Florence 05.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Johnsonville, SC has a population of 1,108, a median household income of $46,528, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Johnsonville averages 57.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Johnsonville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29555.
The population of Johnsonville, South Carolina is 1,108 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Johnsonville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $46,528, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnsonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
