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Johnston

Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Johnston, Iowa

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Population
23,856
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median home value
$332,000
Owner-occupied units · ACS estimate
Homeownership rate
71.1%
Owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied
Median household income
$98,324
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimate
Median gross rent
$1,225/mo
ACS 5-year estimate
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— Community profile

Who lives in Johnston.

Bachelor's degree or higher
Among adults 25 and older
54.4%
Median age
All residents
37.0 years
Poverty rate
Individuals below poverty line
10.5%
Unemployment rate
Civilian labor force
2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

— Location

Where is Johnston?

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

— Education

Schools in Johnston.

Preschool / Pre-K

  • Tender Heart Child Care
  • Tender Years Daycare and Learning Center 4
  • Traditions Children Center V
  • As We Grow
  • NorthPoint Kids
  • KinderCare Learning Center
  • Generation Next Child Development Center and Preschool
  • Loving Arms Childrens Center

Elementary School

  • Horizon Elementary School
  • Rolling Green Elementary School
  • Olmsted Elementary School
  • Jensen Elementary School
  • Timber Ridge Elementary School
  • Lawson Elementary School
  • Henry A Wallace Elementary School

Middle School

  • Summit Middle School
  • Urbandale Middle School
  • Johnston Middle School

High School

  • Johnston High School
  • Urbandale High School
  • Herbert Hoover High School

College / University

  • La'james International College

Other

  • Law Enforcement Academy
  • Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
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— Nearby

What's around Johnston.

Parks

  • Adventure Ridge Park
  • Beaver Creek Water Trail Access Area
  • Bestland Park
  • Brookview Park
  • Cottonwood Recreation Area
  • Cross Creek Park
  • Crosshaven Park
  • Dewey Park

Grocery

  • Fareway
  • Hy-Vee
  • Price Chopper

Dining

  • Marino's Italian Restaurant

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · within 3 km of city center

— Weather

Current conditions.

This Afternoon
87°F
Sunny
ENE 7 mph wind
Tonight
64°F
Clear
E 0 to 6 mph wind
Sunday
88°F
Sunny
E 0 to 3 mph wind
Sunday Night
65°F
Clear
SE 0 to 3 mph wind

Live forecast · National Weather Service · updated every 3 hours

— Ready to make a move?

Find your home in Johnston.

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