State rank#4 of 99
Smallest county156,639 residentsPolk County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 19103
Johnson County, Iowa
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population156,639
Household income$74,935
Unemployment2.4%
Life expectancy82 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Johnson County has 156,639 residents and ranks #4 by population among Iowa county equivalents. Median household income is $74,935. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.4%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Iowa
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 bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $308,600 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,935, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Johnson County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 55.2% and life expectancy is 82 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 55.2%, rank #1 of 99 available Iowa counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 521 residents, rank #1 of 99 available Iowa counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 209 residents, rank #1 of 95 available Iowa counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $308,600, rank #98 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,122/mo, rank #97 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $74,935, rank #29 of 99; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Iowa
Rank and range use only counties in Iowa with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$74,935
$74,935; above the state county median of $71,223.
State rank #29 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$308,600
$308,600; above the state county median of $160,600.
State rank #98 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,122/mo
$1,122/mo; above the state county median of $820/mo.
State rank #97 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.4%
2.4%; below the state county median of 2.9%.
State rank #12 of 99 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
55.2%
55.2%; above the state county median of 22.3%.
State rank #1 of 99 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
82 years
82 years; above the state county median of 77.6 years.
State rank #3 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.4%
13.4%; below the state county median of 15.8%.
State rank #8 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5%
5%; below the state county median of 5.6%.
State rank #28 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 521 residents
1 per 521 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,956 residents.
State rank #1 of 99 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 209 residents
1 per 209 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,126 residents.
State rank #1 of 95 · 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 bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 55.2% and life expectancy is 82 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 $308,600 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,935, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County has 156,639 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Johnson County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 19103; the parent state FIPS is 19.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
The ACS median household income is $74,935.
How much does housing cost in Johnson County?
Housing benchmarks are $308,600 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,935, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnson County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Similar population
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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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