Johnstown, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Licking County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,247
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$94,955
Median Income
$41,739 per capita
$314,600
Home Value
$445,925 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
654 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,955 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$314,600 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,134 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1491°N, 82.6869°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Licking County County |
| Nearest Airport | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Johnstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").