Johnstown is a small town of 231 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Johnstown stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Johnstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Johnstown 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: 95.0
Johnstown's overall cost of living index is 95.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Johnstown costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Johnstown, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$719
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Johnstown's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.5 /100k
Property Crime
1113.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Johnstown, WY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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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
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Johnstown sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 8.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Johnstown's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Johnstown roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $719/month.
Johnstown's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Johnstown, WY has a population of 231, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Johnstown averages 33.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.8 inches
with about 28.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Johnstown, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82516.
The population of Johnstown, Wyoming is 231 with a median age of 53.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Johnstown: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $56,250, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johnstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.