Johnson County
Did you know?
Located in the southern portion of Johnson County, the Cache River is America’s northernmost cypress-tupelo swamp and home to over 100 endangered species. Budget Travel calls it one of America’s 10 Most Beautiful Hidden Gems.
Largest Towns
Vienna (1,434)
Goreville (938)
Top Private Sector Industries
Public Administration
Educational Services
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
Education & Training Resources
Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, Illinois)
Shawnee Community College (Ullin, Illinois)
By the
Numbers
Numbers
Population
13,308
People within
25 miles
25 miles
119,500
People within
50 miles
50 miles
486,808
Average
Salary
Salary
$38,714
Cost of
Living
Living
9%
Below National Avg.
Important
Assets
Assets
Intersection of two Interstate Highways (I-57 and I-24) just north of county line
Centrally located between St. Louis (132 miles), Nashville (168 miles), Memphis (205 miles), and Chicago (331 miles)
Class 1 railway access via Union Pacific, Canadian National, and BNSF
Close proximity to recreational activities including hiking and camping in Shawnee National Forest
Other incentives: Empowerment Zone, TIF District (in Goreville and Vienna).
Johnson County Industrial Park (Vienna)
The Assets
Available acreage ranging from 10-20 acres
Adjacent to Interstate 24 with access to Interstate 57 just 15 miles to the north
The Opportunity
Cold storage facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers
Medium industrial and commercial