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Johnson, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Gibson County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
337 Population 169/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
518 Violent Crime/100K 5,718 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
518 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation438 ft (134 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates38.2740°N, 87.7481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyGibson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 23 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 23 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 31 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 22 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 35 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 111 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 70 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 22 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 22 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 76 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 24 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 139 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 57 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 22 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 22 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 131 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 140 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 87 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 757 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 32 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 23 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 36 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 50 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 11 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 92 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 92 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 92 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 99 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 100 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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