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Johnston City, IL

Johnston City, IL.

Population: 5,342 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Johnston City, IL is $105,664 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $177,500 after a median 83 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$105,664

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$105,664
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+29.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$106,889
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$177,500
Median list price
$149,900
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
+25.0%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE, Johnston City CUSD 1
Schools include
Project Echo, Jefferson Elem School, Johnston City High School, Washington Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (10.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,270
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,055

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER, DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
47.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,113
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,425
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Johnston CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$105,664$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$177,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,113$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Johnston City, IL?
$105,664.
What is the median sale price in Johnston City, IL?
$177,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Johnston City, IL?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Johnston City, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $996/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Johnston City, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail.
Is Johnston City, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Johnston City, IL. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Johnston City, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Johnston City, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Johnston City, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Johnston City, IL?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Johnston City, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Johnston City, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Johnston City, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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