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Johnson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pottawatomie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
772 Population 173/sq mi density
$47,223 Median Income $26,766 per capita
$159,800 Home Value $201,471 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 3,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,223 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates35.4138°N, 96.8493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportShawnee Regional (SNL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 113 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 16 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 111 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 115 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 53 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 91 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 37 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 69 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 114 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 53 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 57 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Feb 5, 2021 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 106 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 143 km
Jul 17, 2016 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 66 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 58 km
Mar 29, 2016 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,028 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 2,703 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 72 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 96 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 17 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 45 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 61 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF4 59 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF4 62 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 77 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 62 km 14
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 12 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 52 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 92 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FREEDOM HILL (57,116 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 FREEDOM HILL 57,116 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 27,091 78 km
2011 HOG TRAP 22,895 72 km
2009 BURNT TRUST 22,578 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 16,700 84 km
2005 CABINESS 14,646 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 14,138 91 km
2016 PHAROAH 13,579 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 11,348 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,205 84 km
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,481 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,165 69 km
2005 PROCTOR 9,044 81 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 45 km
2005 DRIPPING SPRING 8,510 67 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,716 73 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 49 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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