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Population in July 2008: 15,691. Population change since 2000: +81.4%
Males: 7,708  (49.1%)
Females: 7,983  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  36.3 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50131.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $89,379 (it was $76,094 in 2000)
Johnston:  $89,379
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $44,340
Johnston:  $44,340
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $284,189 (it was $187,400 in 2000)
Johnston:  $284,189
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $306,338; Detached houses: $323,557; Townhouses or other attached units: $189,755; In 2-unit structures: $251,342; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $128,994
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Races in Johnston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Chinese (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Johnston: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (39.1%), Irish (16.2%), English (13.2%), Norwegian (6.4%), Italian (5.2%), French (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/19/1969

Elevation: 830 feet

Land area: 14.3 square miles.

Population density: 1094 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Johnston

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Johnston city

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

324 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.1% Europe).

This city:  3.7%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Johnston, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Johnston to the number of sex offenders is 3138 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Johnston:  1.5% ($2,810)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (7.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (122.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (311.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Urbandale, IA (1.7 miles ), Grimes, IA (2.0 miles ), Saylorville, IA (2.1 miles ), Windsor Heights, IA (2.2 miles ), Clive, IA (2.4 miles ), Ankeny, IA (2.5 miles ), Polk City, IA (2.6 miles ), Des Moines, IA (2.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 184 buildings, average cost: $164,100
  • 1997: 177 buildings, average cost: $153,400
  • 1998: 232 buildings, average cost: $148,200
  • 1999: 306 buildings, average cost: $149,900
  • 2000: 208 buildings, average cost: $139,400
  • 2001: 306 buildings, average cost: $146,400
  • 2002: 251 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2003: 343 buildings, average cost: $171,200
  • 2004: 387 buildings, average cost: $196,100
  • 2005: 353 buildings, average cost: $173,100
  • 2006: 286 buildings, average cost: $176,200
  • 2007: 149 buildings, average cost: $206,800
  • 2008: 101 buildings, average cost: $201,700

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Latitude: 41.67 N, Longitude: 93.71 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,765 (+32.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,077 (23.0%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: +3,694 (+74.6%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (17%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (3%)
  • Public administration (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



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Crime in Johnston (2004):
  • 2 murders (18.4 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 10 assaults (91.9 per 100,000)
  • 22 burglaries (202.2 per 100,000)
  • 198 thefts (1819.9 per 100,000)
  • 18 auto thefts (165.4 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 155.3 (higher means more crime, US average = 315.1)

Crime in Johnston (2005):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 16 assaults (135.4 per 100,000)
  • 40 burglaries (338.5 per 100,000)
  • 153 thefts (1294.7 per 100,000)
  • 9 auto thefts (76.2 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 108.7 (higher means more crime, US average = 312.7)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 19 (18 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.15
US city average:  3.00

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Johnston-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 186% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Johnston city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Birthplace of: Jimmy Binnie - College basketball player (Dayton Flyers).


Hospitals/medical centers near Johnston:
  • BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; DES MOINES, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER/MERCY CAPITOL (about 7 miles; DES MOINES, IA)
  • IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; DES MOINES, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Johnston, IA

Local government website: www.ci.johnston.ia.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Johnston:
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 3 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 74 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
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Public elementary/middle schools in Johnston:
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Library in Johnston:
  • JOHNSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $402,338; Location: 6700 MERLE HAY RD, PO BOX 327.; 37,461 books; 3,336 audio materials; 1,323 video materials; 160 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
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Notable locations in Johnston: Camp Moingona (A), Johnston (B), Arsenal Station (C), Saylor Station (D), Hyperion Country Club (E), Iowa Gold Star Museum (F), Johnston Police Department (G), Johnston Public Library (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Village Square Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Johnston include: Saint Paul Presbyterian Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Oak Park Brethern in Christ Church (C), Light of Christ Fellowship (D), Johnston Evangelical Free Church (E), Saint James Lutheran Church (F), Trinity Presbyterian Reformed Church (G), Maranatha Baptist Church (H), Walnut Creek Community Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Valley View Cemetery (1), Kinsey Cemetery (2), Rittgers Cemetery (3), Rittgers (4), Ridgedale Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Saylorville Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Johnston: Sycamore Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Johnston Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Greater America Distributing Incorporated (Amusement & Theme Parks; 8101 Birchwood Court Unit B).

Hotels: Ramada Inn At Merle Hay (5055 Merle Hay Rd), Hilton Garden Inn (8600 Northpark Drive), Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center (5291 Northwest 84th Street), Best Inns of America (5050 Merle Hay Road), Best Western Des Moines North (5055 Merle Hay Road).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Johnston and their reported violations in the past:

JOHNSTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 13596, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2006), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-22-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
CAMP DODGE WATER SUPPLY (Address: 7105 NW 70TH AVE, Population served: 630, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (JAN-11-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2006), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-30-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-27-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-14-2005), St BCA signed (JAN-11-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-23-2005), St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-06-2005), St BCA signed (JAN-11-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-19-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-10-2005), St BCA signed (JAN-11-2006)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  72.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.1%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Johnston, IA


People in group quarters in Johnston
  • 151 people in nursing homes
  • 68 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 43 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Johnston compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Johnston (2009 data):
  • Polk County Bank: at 5601 Merle Hay Road, branch established on 1903-03-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $154.9 mil, Deposits: $120.8 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Polk County Bancorporation, Inc.
  • First Bank: Johnston/86th Street Branch at 8430 Birchwood Court, Suite 1100, branch established on 2003-10-15. Info updated 2006-10-25: Bank assets: $167.6 mil, Deposits: $143.0 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Fnb Holding Company
  • Bank Iowa: Johnston Branch at 5525 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 195, branch established on 2007-04-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $187.2 mil, Deposits: $144.9 mil, headquarters in Altoona, IA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Iowa Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Johnston Branch at 5880 Merle Hay Road, branch established on 1982-12-07. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Community State Bank, National Association: Johnston Branch at 6175 Merle Hay Rd, branch established on 1997-12-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $651.9 mil, Deposits: $463.6 mil, headquarters in Ankeny, IA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Van Diest Investment Company
  • Bank of the West: Johnson at 5721 Merle Hay Road, Suite 10, branch established on 1936-11-14. Info updated 2008-01-11: Bank assets: $66,890.2 mil, Deposits: $37,261.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 659 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • ITS Bank: Its Bank at 6700 Pioneer Parkway, branch established on 2000-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $5.1 mil, Deposits: $0.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices
  • Charter Bank: at 5526 N.W. 86th Street, branch established on 1998-06-15. Info updated 2009-04-03: Bank assets: $96.6 mil, Deposits: $88.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Johnston, Iowa
  • Best Inns Of America, 5050 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, Phone: (515) 270-1111, Fax: (515) 270-1111
  • Ramada Inn Des Moines North, 5055 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, Phone: (800) 643-1197, Fax: (515) 276-0696
  • Suite Options, 8191 Birchwood Ct Ste A, Johnston, IA 50131, Phone: (515) 252-8950, Fax: (515) 276-5454
  • Stoney Creek Inn Of Des Moines, 5291 NW Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, Phone: (515) 334-9000, Fax: (515) 334-0099
  • Towneplace Suites By Marriott, 8800 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131, Phone: (515) 727-4066, Fax: (515) 331-0302
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Johnston, Iowa


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2004 Presidential Election results in Polk County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (82%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)

Neighborhoods in Johnston:


Religion statistics for Johnston

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of God
Adherents32.2%13.1%11.0%5.5%5.5%
Congregations6.6%9.4%13.5%5.9%4.9%
NameLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA) Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents4.4%3.9%2.9%2.9%18.5%
Congregations3.8%5.9%1.4%1.7%46.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,984$47,8080$0
Other Government Administration 7$19,978$34,2481$187
Judicial and Legal 1$1,753$21,0360$0
Police Protection - Officers 26$122,567$56,5690$0
Police - Other 2$7,357$44,1420$0
Firefighters 25$108,332$51,9990$0
Fire - Other 1$4,717$56,6041$1,246
Streets and Highways 15$56,373$45,0980$0
Airports 1$4,710$56,5200$0
Solid Waste Management 3$8,789$35,1560$0
Sewerage 7$28,255$48,4370$0
Parks and Recreation 8$29,108$43,66220$5,811
Housing and Community Development(Local) 4$14,241$42,7230$0
Natural Resources 1$4,346$52,1520$0
Water Supply 7$29,092$49,8721$472
Local Libraries 3$11,417$45,6685$8,300
Other and Unallocable 7$27,353$46,8910$0
Totals for Government 119$482,372$48,64328$16,016


Johnston government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,761,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,567,000
    All Other: $83,000
    Parks and Recreation: $75,000
    Regular Highways: $63,000
    Housing and Community Development: $18,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $7,674,000
    Water Utilities: $6,114,000
    Regular Highways: $264,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,832,000
    Police Protection: $1,501,000
    Regular Highways: $1,068,000
    Central Staff Services: $917,000
    Libraries: $822,000
    Parks and Recreation: $736,000
    Sewerage: $631,000
    General - Other: $470,000
    Financial Administration: $284,000
    Housing and Community Development: $257,000
    Local Fire Protection: $196,000
    Health - Other: $156,000
    General Public Buildings: $95,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $25,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $1,107,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $744,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,704,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General - Other: $1,362,000
    Solid Waste Management: $452,000
    Libraries: $46,000
    Health - Other: $24,000
    Police Protection: $15,000
    Regular Highways: $5,000
    Transit Utilities: $2,000
  • Intergovernmental to State - General - Other: $47,000
    Regular Highways: $15,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $201,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $1,174,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $67,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,137,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $832,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $413,000
    Special Assessments: $344,000
    Sale of Property: $162,000
    Rents: $37,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,908,000
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,345,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,700,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $317,000
    Water Utilities: $273,000
    Sewerage: $122,000
    Police Protection: $96,000
    Parks and Recreation: $95,000
    Central Staff Services: $27,000
    Libraries: $24,000
    Health - Other: $23,000
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,522,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,454,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,136,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $939,000
    All Other: $27,000
  • Tax - Property: $9,287,000
    Other License: $669,000
    Other Selective Sales: $369,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $355,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,588,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $256,000

6.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,746 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.65%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($372 average AGI)
Polk County:  0.06%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dallas County, IA  0.62% ($46,738 average AGI)
from Story County, IA  0.45% ($38,500)
from Warren County, IA  0.43% ($36,603)


5.85% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,662 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.85%
Iowa average:  6.47%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($202 average AGI)
Polk County:  0.04%
Iowa average:  0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dallas County, IA  1.04% ($61,981 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA  0.40% ($47,092)
to Story County, IA  0.25% ($32,827)


Strongest AM radio stations in Johnston:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Johnston:
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Johnston:
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Johnston, Iowa:
  • Fatal accident count: 19
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 23
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 22
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 42
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Iowa average:
  • Fatal accident count: 73
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 113
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 23
  • Fatalities: 80
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 186
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7
See more detailed statistics of Johnston fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 6600 Nw 62nd Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00024153
    Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, 5601 Legacy Group, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 8001 Birchwood, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.8 m
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Marvin W Morris, 5600 Nw 78th Avenue, Type: Tower, Structure height: 93 m, Overall height: 100 m, , Licensee ID: L00552208
    Registrant: Us Army Corps Of Engineers,Saylorville Lake Project, 5600 Nw 78th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131-1941, Phone: (515) 276-4656, Email:
  • Maggie Staton, 5200 Merle Hay Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 39.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00005016
    Registrant: Nextel West Corp., 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (866) 400-6040, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Johnston, IA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7
  • 6450 Corporate Dr, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPNF914
    Assigned Frequencies : 1990.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/1988, Expiration Date: 02/01/2014
    Registrant: Iowa Public Broadcasting Board, 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
  • KDIN, 6450 Corporate Drive, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPUP659
    Assigned Frequencies : 13237.5 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/09/2002, Expiration Date: 02/01/2014, Certifier: William T Hayes
    Registrant: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Ave, Nw, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2000, Fax: (202) 776-2222, Email:
  • NEW SUB, 5800 100th St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 47.3 m, Call Sign: WPWV960
    Assigned Frequencies : 6615.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/28/2003, Expiration Date: 01/28/2013, Certifier: John A Hamilton
    Registrant: Midamerican Energy Co, 4299 Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA 50332-2729, Phone: (515) 242-4375, Email:
  • N JOHNSTON, 7200 Nw 70th Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQFL906
    Assigned Frequencies : 10557.5 MHz, 10552.5 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2006, Expiration Date: 08/15/2016, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • 6450 Corporate Dr., Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WAP697
    Assigned Frequencies : 13000.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/24/1998, Expiration Date: 02/01/2014
    Registrant: Phone: (515) 242-3116
  • STATION, 6147 Nw Beaver Dr, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WGY725
    Assigned Frequencies : 2134.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/17/2011
    Registrant: Phone: (515) 242-4368
  • 6450 Corporate Drive, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WHG380, Licensee ID: L00043394
    Assigned Frequencies : 6975.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/07/1987, Expiration Date: 02/01/2014
    Registrant: Iowa Public Broadcasting Board, 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Johnston)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Johnston)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED9$177,112230$174,490143$178,35431$67,36912$157,8331$3,620
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$016$145,62428$173,8715$29,4801$50,1700$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$019$156,11354$192,01514$85,2271$84,3002$27,670
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$014$181,09425$203,6115$108,6123$143,6100$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$010$143,88511$219,0111$51,7201$100,3400$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED52$185,81414$225,0562$152,835
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$149,8174$168,0900$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$86,3701$131,8900$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$165,3303$161,1931$107,060
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0114.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 29
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Johnston


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Johnston, IA

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