Copperas Cove, TX vs Johnston, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 9.0). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $64,798). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | Johnston, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 76 (#397) |
| Population | 38,696 | 24,640 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $402,429 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $98,324 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | D+10.9 |
C
76 Score
Copperas Cove, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$227,504
Population
38,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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C
76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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