The Town FilesJohnson County, Illinois
13,376 people. The median home is worth $160,500 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,528.
Towns in Johnson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 1,343 | $81,300 | $40,750 | 30.1 |
| Goreville | 1,068 | $131,300 | $68,798 | 47.3 |
People and housing
| Johnson County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $781 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,528 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,439 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,740 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 685 storm events in Johnson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Johnson County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).