JohnsonIN
A town of 3,617. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
What makes Johnson stand out
The 2 things Johnson does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Johnson for work
Where Johnson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Johnson’s report card
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Weather
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- Elves Brener calls out Michael Johnson after UFC Vegas 121 winMMA Sucka · Sep 30
- Ben Johnson Knows Which QB Will Start for Bears in Week 4, But He's Not TellingSports Illustrated · Sep 30
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Johnson. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Johnson beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Johnson | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Johnson
Most working residents leave Johnson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (11%), Lagrange (7%) and Elkhart (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Johnson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Johnson’s public schools outperform 37% of Indiana districts
The public schools Johnson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 63% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Valentine Amish School Private | 1–8 | 41 |
1.7% of Johnson is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dallas Lake Park | 0.3 mi | 9 |
| 2. Olin Lake Nature Preserve | — | 267 |
About Johnson
Township in Indiana, United States
Johnson Township is one of eleven townships in LaGrange County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,546 (up from 3,392 at 2010) and it contained 2,076 housing units. Johnson Township was founded in 1837.
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- Population
- 3,546
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft
Johnson’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Johnson.