Johnson
Kansas

What stands out

Against every county in America, Johnson County is unusual in three ways: violent crime is among the lowest in America (2.4 per 1,000), high-school completion is in the top 2% of American counties (97%), and the median household income is in the top 3% of American counties ($103,644). Within Kansas it ranks 1st of 105 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Johnson County, Kansas. 610,742 people live here with you. The population grew 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -450).

Kansas stopped taxing Social Security entirely in 2024 and consolidated its brackets, and property taxes fall heavily on homeowners because agricultural land is assessed on use value. Johnson County, in the Kansas City suburbs, has the state's best-rated schools and highest home prices. The state sits squarely in Tornado Alley.

Money

The typical household here brings in $103,644 a year, higher than 97% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $75,090. Unemployment runs 2.3%, lower than 89% of American counties. 18% of workers work from home.

Kansas takes 5.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,696 a year.

Home

The median home costs $466K, pricier than 91% of American counties, about 2.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,353 a month. Property tax is 1.17% of home value, roughly $4,000 a year on that median home, higher than 71% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.4 per 1,000 residents, lower than almost every county in America. Drug overdoses killed 12 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.9 years, longer than 95% of American counties. There are 3,648 active physicians in the county, about 59.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.7 of 5 stars. 6.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.44 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 92% of American counties. 97% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 8 points. 81% of eligible voters turned out. Under Kansas law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 57°F, highs near 67 and lows near 46, warmer than 54% of American counties. About 31 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 94 out of 100, riskier than 94% of American counties; the county has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 291 Mbps down, faster than 93% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 7 museums.