Population 2004:
MSA 490,300
Washington County 111,600
Johnson City 57,800

Population 2008 (Projected):
MSA 494,600
Washington County 112,500
Johnson City 62,289

Median Age: 39.2 years

Climate: Average summer temperature – 76 degrees
Average winter temperature – 41 degrees
Precipitation – 41 inches
Average Snowfall – 16 inches
Altitude – 1525 feet above sea level

Rankings

• Johnson City ranked #73 out of 354 metropolitan areas – criteria based on cost of living, job outlook, climate, crime, transportation, education, the arts, health care, and recreation
• 29th lowest crime rate of 261 MSAs surveyed
• Top 40 Best Performing Small Metros
• Most Affordable
• Best Performing City in Tri-Cities, #6 in Tennessee
• Top 100 Cities to relocation, #9 Best Smaller Metro – Forbes
• #40 Hottest Small Cities - Inc