The Town FilesJohnsonville, South Carolina
City in Florence County · population 1,378 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,100
- Household income
- $44,830
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 36.0
Johnsonville is a city of 1,378 people in Florence County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $167,100, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100).
How Johnsonville ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnsonville is worth $167,100, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $44,830, which is more affordable than 41% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnsonville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,100 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $825 | $937 |
| Median household income | $44,830 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnsonville
| People | Johnsonville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 87.8% |
Weather in Johnsonville
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 35.4°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnsonville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 5, 2022 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Florence County since 1996
Florence County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Florence County
Florence County had 68,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,861 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Johnsonville itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Johnsonville
3 public schools with 1,218 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonville Elementary | PK-5 | 588 | 15.5 |
| Johnsonville High | 9-12 | 358 | 14.9 |
| Johnsonville Middle | 6-8 | 272 | 13.0 |
Towns near Johnsonville
- Hemingway, SC4.2 mi · 504 people · home $172,300
- Pamplico, SC14.5 mi · 1,061 people · home $142,500
- Lake City, SC18.1 mi · 5,903 people · home $144,300
- Scranton, SC18.6 mi · 648 people · home $102,300
- Aynor, SC18.7 mi · 974 people · home $255,700
- Dunbar, SC20.0 mi · 615 people · home —
- Coward, SC20.9 mi · 748 people · home $154,700
- Bucksport, SC21.3 mi · 745 people · home $186,300
Johnsonville questions
Is Johnsonville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnsonville scores better for retirees than 21% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 9%. 26.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Johnsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnsonville is valued at $167,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,830, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnsonville?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Johnsonville get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnsonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 5, 2022. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- 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)