Johnson Creek is a small town of 3,337 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $92,826
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Johnson Creek stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Johnson Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Johnson Creek 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: 97.0
Johnson Creek's overall cost of living index is 97.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Johnson Creek costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Johnson Creek, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$267,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,127
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$92,826
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Johnson Creek's violent crime rate is 145.1 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.1 /100k
Property Crime
726.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Johnson Creek is served primarily by Johnson Creek School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Johnson Creek, WI
National Avg
School District
Johnson Creek School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Johnson Creek sees average highs of 26.8°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.3 inches of snow per year.
Johnson Creek's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Johnson Creek roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $267,700 and median rent is $1,127/month.
Johnson Creek's violent crime rate is 145.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 726.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Johnson Creek are operated by Johnson Creek School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Johnson Creek, WI has a population of 3,337, a median household income of $92,826, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Johnson Creek averages 26.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 42.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Johnson Creek, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53038.
The population of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin is 3,337 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Johnson Creek: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $267,700, median household income $92,826, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnson Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
