Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 18081
Johnson County, Indiana
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Johnson County has 166,315 residents and ranks #11 by population among Indiana county equivalents. Median household income is $90,454. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Indiana
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Johnson County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Johnson County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $284,600 median home value and $1,271/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $90,454, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Johnson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, primary care access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 34.7% and life expectancy is 76.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $90,454, rank #5 of 92 available Indiana counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,245 residents, rank #8 of 89 available Indiana counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.7%, rank #9 of 92 available Indiana counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,271/mo, rank #89 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $284,600, rank #88 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 753 residents, rank #29 of 90; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Indiana
Rank and range use only counties in Indiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
$90,454; above the state county median of $68,532.
State rank #5 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey$284,600; above the state county median of $179,200.
State rank #88 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey$1,271/mo; above the state county median of $866/mo.
State rank #89 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey3.6%; below the state county median of 4%.
State rank #16 of 92 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics34.7%; above the state county median of 20.2%.
State rank #9 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey76.2 years; above the state county median of 75 years.
State rank #26 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps16.7%; below the state county median of 19%.
State rank #17 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps6.7%; below the state county median of 7.9%.
State rank #13 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps1 per 1,245 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,367 residents.
State rank #8 of 89 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps1 per 753 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 971 residents.
State rank #29 of 90 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Johnson County FAQ
Is Johnson County a good place to live?
Johnson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, primary care access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 34.7% and life expectancy is 76.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Johnson County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $284,600 median home value and $1,271/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $90,454, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County has 166,315 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Johnson County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 18081; the parent state FIPS is 18.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
The ACS median household income is $90,454.
How much does housing cost in Johnson County?
Housing benchmarks are $284,600 median home value and $1,271/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $90,454, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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