- Access to interstate highways. I 24 runs through center of county and a portion of I 57 also runs through county.
- 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
Important Assets
Top Industries (Private Sector)
2018
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 268 Employees
- Retail Trade: 245 Employees
- Accommodation and Food Services: 179 Employees
Total Private Sector Employment (All Industries): 1,285
By the Numbers
Population
12,899
Median Household Income
$45,743
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Johnson County Opportunity Zone
Johnson County: Recreational Tourism
The Assets
- Opportunity Zone located within Shawnee National Forest. Easy access to hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities.
- Restaurants, lodging, retail, and Shawnee Forest Ranger Station located in City of Vienna. City located within mile of I 24, a major interstate highway that brings 18,000+ vehicles per day through length of county.Tunnel Hill State Trail located in county. Trail hosts annual running event that attracts 800+ runners and 5,000+ visitors.
- Cache River State Natural Area, a pristine wetlands with access to canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and bird watching, located just south of Vienna.
The Opportunity
- Invest in new lodging for recreational tourists and visitors to Johnson County.
- Invest in current restaurants, lodging, and retail that cater to recreational tourists and visitors.