Johnson County, KS

County in Kansas, Midwest · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Johnson County, KS is a county in Kansas with a population of 642,980 (113th of 3,094). It ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (22nd of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (35th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (71st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,779th of 3,092).

Population
643K
113th highest of 3,094
Density
1,356.5
122nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
5.21%
690th highest of 3,094
Area
474
2,139th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Kansas

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)11.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 12th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)13.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 14th of 2,916
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)95.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    22nd of 3,094
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)57.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    35th of 3,094
  5. Poverty Rate (%)5.41%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    71st of 3,094
  6. Adults Who Smoke (%)9.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 65th of 2,916
  7. Median Household Income$109,208
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    106th of 3,093
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 137th of 2,916
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)6.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 138th of 2,916
  10. Median Income$109,208
    Poorest Counties
    106th of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,434
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,806th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$391,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,779th of 3,092
  3. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,823rd of 2,916
  4. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,399
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,904th of 3,050
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year4,952
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,611th of 3,050
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)20.6
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    780th of 3,094
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)77.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 572nd of 2,916
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)30.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 254th of 2,916
  9. Adults with Depression (%)18.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 166th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 155th of 2,916

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (89), weakest Economics (73). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Closest percentiles on 19 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Johnson County, KS?
Johnson County, KS has a population of 642,980, 113th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Johnson County, KS rank best at?
Among US counties, Johnson County, KS ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (22nd of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (35th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (71st of 3,094).
Where does Johnson County, KS rank worst?
Johnson County, KS ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,779th of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Johnson County, KS?
Rankodex ranks Johnson County, KS on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics