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A township of 2,894 people in Barry County, Michigan
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Map of Johnstown: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1%225 of 23,226 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves478 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Johnstown

Township in Michigan, United States
2,841Population
36.5 sq miArea
919 ftElevation

Johnstown Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,841 at the 2020 census. Johnstown Township was originally established in 1838 but was much larger. It gained its current boundaries in 1849.

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Most working residents leave Johnstown for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Battle Creek (18%), Hastings (9%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Battle Creek
18%
Hastings
9%
Grand Rapids
5%
Portage
4%
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Health in Johnstown

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bronson Battle Creek HospitalBattle Creek · 10 mi · ER
Grace HealthBattle Creek · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49017, 49050, 49021 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Johnstown →

Natural hazards in Johnstown

27
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Johnstown has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 65 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Dowling Public LibraryHastings · 3.9 miles · 35 hrs a week

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