Johnston
Oklahoma

What stands out

Against every county in America, Johnston County is unusual in three ways: population growth is in the bottom 7% of American counties (-1.3% a year), home internet speed is in the bottom 9% of American counties (88 Mbps), and winter sunshine is in the top 11% of American counties (1.0 on the USDA scale). Within Oklahoma it ranks 6th of 77 counties for population growth, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Johnston County, Oklahoma. 10,410 people live here with you. The population shrank 1.3% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -74).

Oklahoma has a graduated income tax reaching 4.5%, exempts Social Security, and has some of the lowest home prices and property taxes in the country. Most of the state is in the highest-risk tornado zone in the world, and the Oklahoma City area has also seen frequent earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal. Native American tribal nations hold significant jurisdiction across the eastern half of the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $48,476 a year, lower than 82% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $44,896. Unemployment runs 3.7%, higher than 61% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,967 a year.

Home

The median home costs $162K, cheaper than 79% of American counties, about 1.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $648 a month. Property tax is 0.58% of home value, roughly $572 a year on that median home, lower than 80% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 83% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 23 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 72.1 years, shorter than 87% of American counties. There are 4 active physicians in the county, about 3.8 per 10,000 people. 14.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.89 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 70% of American counties. 88% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 64 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 51% of eligible voters turned out. Under Oklahoma law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 64°F, highs near 75 and lows near 53, warmer than 80% of American counties. About 47 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 31 out of 100, safer than 69% of American counties; the county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 88 Mbps down, slower than 91% of American counties. There are 7 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.