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Johnson, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Lamoille County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,668 Population 1,426/sq mi density
$48,355 Median Income $20,360 per capita
$976 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 2,549 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,355 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation504 ft (154 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,426/sq mi
Coordinates44.6370°N, 72.6787°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLamoille County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 82 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 133 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 133 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 88 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 116 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 147 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 117 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 72 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 119 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 104 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 132 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 82 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 109 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 146 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 83 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 98 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 141 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 135 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 134 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 51 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 21 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 14 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 55 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 32 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 34 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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