The Town FilesJohnson City, Kansas
City in Stanton County · population 1,464 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,200
- Household income
- $71,105
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.8
Johnson City is a city of 1,464 people in Stanton County, Kansas. The median home is worth $65,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks easier by car than 79% of Kansas towns.
How Johnson City ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnson City is worth $65,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 0.9 times the median household income of $71,105, which is more affordable than 100% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $679 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnson City | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $679 | $815 |
| Median household income | $71,105 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.9× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnson City
| People | Johnson City | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 37.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 11.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Johnson City
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 17.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson City since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 10, 2001 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 121 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 14, 2020.
Severe weather in Stanton County since 1996
Stanton County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Stanton County
Stanton County had 896 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,029 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Johnson City itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Johnson City
2 public schools with 425 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton County Elementary | PK-6 | 240 | 14.1 |
| Stanton County Jr./Sr. High School | 7-12 | 185 | 18.5 |
Towns near Johnson City
- Ulysses, KS21.4 mi · 5,788 people · home $97,400
- Syracuse, KS26.6 mi · 1,826 people · home $120,800
Johnson City questions
Is Johnson City, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnson City scores better for retirees than 22% of Kansas towns and quieter than 60%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Johnson City?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnson City is valued at $65,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,105, so homes cost about 0.9 times income. Median rent is $679 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnson City?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.5 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Johnson City get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnson City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 10, 2001. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)