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Johnson

A township of 1,388 people in Knox County, Indiana
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Conserved land0.9%307 of 32,373 acres
Trails12 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0221 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Johnson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,237Population
51 sq miArea
502 ftElevation

Johnson Township is one of ten townships in Knox County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,237 (down from 1,382 at 2010) and it contained 586 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Johnson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (36%), Vincennes (11%) and Patoka (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Vincennes
36%
Vincennes
11%
Patoka
6%
Washington
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Johnson →

Health in Johnson

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Good Samaritan HospitalVincennes · 7.2 mi · ER
Willows Family Health CenterVincennes · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47591, 47524 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Johnson →

Natural hazards in Johnson

48
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Johnson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Knox County Public LibraryVincennes · 7.5 miles · 56 hrs a week

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