Johnson County, IL is ranked highly among the best places in Illinois for living. According to BestPlaces rankings, Johnson County ranks highly in safety, with an overall crime rate of 6.7 out of 10 and some of the lowest unemployment rate in the state. It also has a high quality-of-life rating, with a higher median family income and lower poverty rate than most other counties in Illinois. Johnson County is especially well known for its great schools – public school test scores are consistently above average, and it's one of only five counties in Illinois that have more than one college or university within their boundaries. With all this to offer, it’s no wonder why Johnson County is ranked so highly among other counties in Illinois as a great place to live!
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