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Johnson, ON

Ontario

Johnson is a small town in Ontario with a population of 749. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
749 Population 16/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 9.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.2%
119% higher than US avg

How Johnson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population749
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty27.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership98.1%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden9.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Johnson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Johnson receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Johnson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Johnson is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 27.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Johnson is $220,000, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Johnson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow.

Johnson has a population of 749 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 46.1 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 74% of residents.

Population

749
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
46.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Johnson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 74.0%
6% below US avg
Spanish 1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 24.7%

Social Characteristics

Johnson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Johnson is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,400. The average weekly wage is $681, 52% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 23 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Johnson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,400
Avg Weekly Wage$681

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate27.2%
119% above US avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home86.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Johnson is $220,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 98.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 260 total housing units in the city. 9.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden9.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership98.1%
Owner-Occupied98.1%
Renter-Occupied1.9%
Housing Units260

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Johnson receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Johnson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Johnson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area46.1 sq mi (119.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.3575°N, 83.8966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMP FAUNCE (1,922 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 CAMP FAUNCE 1,922 68 km
2019 RIFLE RANGE 729 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in

Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area46.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home86.8%

Schools in Johnson

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central Algoma Secondary School
Central Algoma Public School
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Radio Stations near Johnson

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Castle Blakk Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Rock 101.3 WSUE "The Sault's Rock Station" (US) AAC+ 32 kbps
Rock 101 (US) rock AAC
Audiofumes Radio MP3 320 kbps
WVBI-LP 100.1 Beaver Island, MI (US) beaver island, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHAS-FM "KISS 100.5" Sault Ste. Marie, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CJQM-FM "Country 104.3" Sault Ste. Marie, ON country, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Johnson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bruce Mines Museum

Libraries in Johnson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Township of St. Joseph Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Johnson

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desbarats service centre

Ski Resorts Near Johnson

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terrain Park 0.0 $0
Stokely Creek Lodge 0.0 $0

Airports Near Johnson

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chippewa County International AirportCIUMedium Airport
Sault Ste Marie AirportYAMMedium Airport
Albert J Lindberg AirportSmall Airport
Bar River AirportYEBSmall Airport
Bois Blanc AirportSmall Airport
Bruce Mines Kerr Field AerodromeSmall Airport
Cheboygan County AirportSmall Airport
Cockburn Island AirportSmall Airport
Drummond Island AirportDRESmall Airport
Lapoint Seaplane BaseSmall Airport
Mackinac Island AirportMCDSmall Airport
Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Johnson

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson

What is the population of Johnson?

Johnson has a population of 749 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 46.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Johnson expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,500, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Johnson safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Johnson receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Johnson?

Johnson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Johnson?

The job market in Johnson is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $681. There are 23 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 86.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Johnson?

The median home value in Johnson is $220,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 98.1%.

How are the schools in Johnson?

9.1% of adults in Johnson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Johnson?

The average commute in Johnson is 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 86.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Johnson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson is 100% White. 74% of residents speak only English at home.

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