Electricity rates in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for the lowest median rent ($957 a month). Johnson City, Tennessee has 71,455 residents in 30,471 households; 74.3% heat with electricity.
Johnson City on the map
Washington County, with Johnson City marked
Housing and heating in Johnson City
Johnson City, TN: 15,348 of 33,086 homes were built before 1980 and 8,691 in 2000 or later. Johnson City, TN has 17,660 detached houses, 8,670 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,298 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Johnson City, TN
% of homes by decade built, Johnson City, TN
- 8pre-40
- 540s
- 950s
- 1060s
- 1470s
- 1280s
- 1590s
- 1300s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Johnson City, TN
| Johnson City, TN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN, median year built | 1983 | 1986 | -3 years | 17 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, built before 1980 | 46.4% | 42.8% | +3.5 points | 9 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, built 2000 or later | 26.3% | 28.3% | -2.0 points | 18 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, detached houses | 53.4% | 64.6% | -11.2 points | 23 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 26.2% | 15.4% | +10.8 points | 5 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, mobile homes | 3.9% | 8.6% | -4.7 points | 5 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, renter households | 50.2% | 35.6% | +14.6 points | 4 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, median home value | $238,000 | $231,700 | +$6,300 | 20 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, median gross rent a month | $957 | $951 | +$6 | 24 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, people per household | 2.22 | 2.31 | -0.09 | 24 of 27 |
Facts about Johnson City
- Residents of Johnson City, TN, ACS 2023
- 71,4558 of 27 Tennessee cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Johnson City, TN
- $55,42921 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Johnson City, TN
- 30,4712.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Johnson City, TN
- 49.8%15,177 owners and 15,294 renter households
- Housing units in Johnson City, TN
- 33,0862,615 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Johnson City, TN
- 74.3%22,650 of 30,471 homes
- Land area of Johnson City, TN
- 43.5 sq mi1,642.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Johnson City, TN
- 3.0% to 3.2%at 1,154 kWh a month over the $55,429 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Johnson City, TN
- 87NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 121.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Johnson City, TN
- 198315,348 of 33,086 homes (46.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Johnson City, TN
- $238,000$957 gross rent a month, 4.83% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Johnson City
Compare Johnson City with nearby cities
| City near Johnson City, TN | Distance from Johnson City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN (this page) | 0 mi | 71,455 | $55,429 | 1983 | $238,000 | 87 | 10.4% |
| Kingsport, TN | 15.2 mi northwest | 55,807 (-15,648) | $50,436 (-$4,993) | 1974 (-9 yr) | $203,000 (-$35,000) | 96 (+9) | 11.3% (+0.9 pts) |
| Morristown, TN | 52.1 mi west | 30,983 (-40,472) | $44,811 (-$10,618) | 1977 (-6 yr) | $155,700 (-$82,300) | 151 (+64) | 2.0% (-8.4 pts) |
| Knoxville, TN | 91.2 mi west | 193,721 (+122,266) | $50,994 (-$4,435) | 1974 (-9 yr) | $214,000 (-$24,000) | 247 (+160) | 11.1% (+0.7 pts) |
| Maryville, TN | 98.3 mi southwest | 32,196 (-39,259) | $79,340 (+$23,911) | 1986 (+3 yr) | $310,600 (+$72,600) | 159 (+72) | 9.2% (-1.2 pts) |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 109.7 mi west | 32,088 (-39,367) | $71,000 (+$15,571) | 1963 (-20 yr) | $233,500 (-$4,500) | 155 (+68) | 13.9% (+3.5 pts) |
Who supplies Johnson City
Washington County lists 4 utilities for Johnson City, TN (71,455 residents): homes pay 11.82 to 12.84 cents per kWh, about $136 to $148 a month at 1,154 kWh, 3.0% to 3.2% of the $55,429 Johnson City median income. Washington County page.
Who lives in Johnson City: income, cars, homes
14,324 residents of Johnson City, TN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.1. In Johnson City, TN, 2,534 households own no vehicle and 17,548 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Johnson City, TN homes: 17,324 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,967 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Johnson City, TN, 10,417 of 30,471 households earn under $35,000, 8,898 $35,000-$75,000, 7,049 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,107 $150,000 or more. In Johnson City, TN, 7,181 of 14,361 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 13,637 households moved in since 2018 and 3,807 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Of 34,120 workers in Johnson City, TN, 3,545 work from home, 26,847 drive alone, 165 ride transit and 725 walk.
Household income in Johnson City, TN
| Johnson City, TN | Value | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN, households under $35,000 | 34.2% | 7 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, households $150,000 or more | 13.5% | 16 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, residents below poverty | 21.1% | 5 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, median age | 35.1 | 19 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.4% | 23 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, households without a vehicle | 8.3% | 5 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.6% | 18 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, workers at home | 10.4% | 19 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, cost-burdened renters | 50.0% | 12 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, moved in since 2018 | 44.8% | 7 of 27 |
| Johnson City, TN, moved in before 2000 | 12.5% | 18 of 27 |
Outage risk around Johnson City
Johnson City, TN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 87 wind and 0 tornado, 121.8 per 100,000 residents of 71,455. Top gust near Johnson City, TN: 74 knots, 85 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Johnson City, TN
wind and tornado reports, Johnson City, TN
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- 13'16
- 2'17
- 9'18
- 7'19
- 11'20
- 3'21
- 5'22
- 17'23
- 3'24
- 6'25
| Johnson City, TN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN, 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2016 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2018 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2019 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2020 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2023 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Johnson City, TN, 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Cost of living with electricity in Johnson City
Johnson City, TN: 30,471 households at $1,617 a year per home for electricity (Washington County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $49.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,852 a year per household.
| Group in Johnson City, TN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Johnson City, TN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN, all households | 30,471 | $1,617 | $49.3 million | 2.92% |
| Johnson City, TN, homeowners | 15,177 | $1,827 | $27.7 million | 3.30% |
| Johnson City, TN, renters | 15,294 | $1,238 | $18.9 million | 2.23% |
Analyst note on Johnson City
Johnson City, TN counts 71,455 residents in 30,471 households, on 43.5 square miles. Household income in Johnson City, TN is $55,429; 15,177 of its 30,471 households own. 22,650 of the 30,471 occupied homes in Johnson City, TN heat with electricity.
Johnson City, TN has 33,086 housing units, 2,615 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Johnson City, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Johnson City, TN. Johnson City, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for the share of renter households (50%).
Johnson City, TN ranks 5 of 27 Tennessee cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (26%). Johnson City, TN ranks 5 of 27 Tennessee cities for the share of mobile homes (4%).
ZIP codes in Johnson City
| ZIP area touching Johnson City, TN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Johnson City | Share of Johnson City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 37604 (Johnson City, TN) | 55.3% | 42.2% |
| 37601 (Johnson City, TN) | 33.4% | 36.9% |
| 37615 (Johnson City, TN) | 16.3% | 14.1% |
| 37659 (Johnson City, TN) | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| 37614 (Johnson City, TN) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
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Questions on Johnson City
Johnson City: what is the electricity rate?
Johnson City, TN has no price of its own; its 71,455 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,154 kWh month costs $136 to $148.
Johnson City: how does it rank among Tennessee cities?
Johnson City, TN: rank 8 of 27 by its 71,455 residents, rank 21 of 27 by $55,429 median income.
Johnson City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Johnson City, TN: 22,650 of 30,471 occupied homes, 74.3%; Washington County 80.3%.
Johnson City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,154 kWh a month, 3.0% to 3.2% of the $55,429 median income in Johnson City, TN.
Johnson City: damaging storms reported nearby?
87 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Johnson City, TN, 2015 to 2025, 121.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Johnson City?
Johnson City, TN: median home built 1983; 15,348 of 33,086 homes (46.4%) predate 1980, 17,660 are detached and 8,670 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Johnson City, TN live below the poverty line?
14,324 residents.
How many Johnson City, TN households have no car?
2,534 households; 17,548 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Johnson City, TN?
17,324 of 33,086 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.2 rooms.