Johnson City, KS

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Population
1,402
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,339 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$65,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$679/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,105
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Johnson City sits on the high plains of southwestern Kansas, serving as the county seat and community center of Stanton County. Founded in the late 1880s, it has long been a close-knit agricultural town surrounded by expansive farm country and wide-open skies. Life here moves at an unhurried pace, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle grounded in farming traditions and friendly neighbors.

With roughly 1,400 residents, Johnson City is the kind of town where people easily get to know one another. Daily life centers around the courthouse, local businesses on Main Street, and the Stanton County schools, where Trojan sports and school activities bring the community together. The high-plains climate delivers plenty of sunshine, warm summers, and refreshing breezes, making it a great fit for anyone who values open spaces and a relaxed, small-town atmosphere.

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