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Johnston, Iowa

Introduction to Johnston, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa, in Polk county, is located 6 miles NW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 119 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is part of the Des Moines metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 8,649 people live in Johnston.

Johnston History

Johnston was founded as Johnston Station in 1905. It was a station between Des Moines and Perry. The place was named after John F. Johnston who was a freight supervisor in the railways. Johnston was incorporated on September 18, 1969.

Johnston and nearby Attractions

  • Living History Farms
  • Des Moines Art Center
  • Science Center of Iowa
  • State Historical Society of Iowa
  • Iowa State Capitol
  • Big Creek State Park

Things To Do In Johnston

The Des Moines Art Center has a huge collections of contemporary art. The State Historical Society of Iowa provides an insight into the local history and the Iowa Gold Star Museum exhibits the military experiences of the people of Iowa. Tourists can also visit the Badger Creek State Recreation Area and the Walnut Woods State Park. There are many churches in the city. The city of Johnston also celebrates the festival of Green Days which is usually held in the month of June every year.

Johnston Transportation

Air transportation is available from Des Moines International Airport.

Johnston Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by the Drake University, Des Moines Community College, Iowa State University, and the Iowa Central Community College.

High Points

Johnston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJohnston Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJohnston Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJohnston Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyJohnston College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJohnston People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Johnston Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Johnston Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Johnston, IA

Comparing Johnston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime64

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