2011 · Johnston SC Sign · Wikimedia Commons
Johnston’s story
Johnston in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 2011Johnston SC Sign
JohnstonSC
A town of 2,132. Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns.
Population
2,132
−15.5% since 2010
Typical home
$157K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
46.9
years
Jobs based here
227
A commuter town
What makes Johnston stand out
The 3 things Johnston does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Johnston has shrunk 15.5% since 2010
2,362 people in 2010; 2,132 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Johnston’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Cloudy
H 89° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Wardlaw vs Newberry Acad - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Game Teaser: Varsity Football Newberry Academy vs. Wardlaw Academy HighlightsNFHS Network · Sep 18
- Wardlaw vs Comm Christian - Boys Varsity Football 09/14/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Johnston. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Johnston beats the South Carolina average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. South Carolina
3 better7 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Johnston | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.9% | 80.2% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 36.9% | 17.4% |
Edgefield County Healthcare An Affiliate of Self R
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
7th
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Johnston home is worth about $157K
The typical Johnston home is worth about $157,000, up 2.7% in a year, 49% below the South Carolina typical home.
$157KZillow home value
Typical home value
Johnston$157K
South Carolina$306K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Johnston
Most working residents leave Johnston for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Aiken (6%), Edgefield (5%) and Greenville (2%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Johnston3%
Aiken6%
Edgefield5%
Greenville2%
North Augusta2%
20 mi
median commute distance
227
jobs based in Johnston
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Johnston has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–75°
Summer68–90°
Fall52–75°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Johnston’s public schools outperform 36% of South Carolina districts
The public schools Johnston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 64% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Elementary | PK–5 | 276 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Safety
Crime reported in Johnston
Johnston's reported crime rate is below South Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Johnston2.4
South Carolina5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Johnston21.6
South Carolina23.6
U.S.20
5
violent crimes reported in 2022
45
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Johnston for work
Where Johnston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
227jobs based in Johnston
3%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Johnston
6 notable people were born in Johnston.
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Charles Earl Simons, Jr.United States federal judge · 1916–1999J
Jakar HamiltonAmerican football player · born 1989I
Isaac ReadyIsaac Ready · 1903–1987J
John Owen SmithMethodist clergyman, bishop, and educator · born 1902M
Marion A. WrightAmerican attorney and civil rights advocate · 1894–1983M
Mary Elizabeth Baker1883–1943About Johnston
Town in South Carolina, United States
Johnston is a town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Johnston had a population of 1,997. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia, metropolitan area. The town's official welcome sign states that it is "Peach Capital of the World".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,997
- Area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- ZIP code
- 29832
- Area code
- 803
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