
234 years in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1792Johnson is settled
- 1937Store. Johnson, Vermont, by Arthur Rothstein, United States…
- 1974WatermanCoveredBridge
- 1976NyeBlock
- 1980JohnsonRRDepot
A town of 1,799, settled in 1792. Nearly 2% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Johnson does most differently from other towns.
1937 · Store. Johnson, Vermont, by Arthur Roth…2% of the town is conserved land, across 9 parks and preserves.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Johnson. Another town gets a different order.
1.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Old Mill Park | 0.4 mi | 13 |
| 2. Lower Pond | 0.3 mi | 9 |
| 3. Mineart Athletics Fields | — | 10 |
Johnson beats the Vermont average on 8 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Johnson | VT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| More binge drinkers | 21.7% | 16.6% |
Most working residents leave Johnson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Morristown (22%), Stowe (12%) and Johnson (10%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Johnson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 139 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
Where Johnson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023

12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
5 notable people were born in Johnson.
Town in Vermont, United States
Johnson is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The population was 3,491 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Northern Vermont University-Johnson, a part the Vermont State Colleges system. The Vermont Studio Center is located in the village of Johnson. Since 1842, the town has been the home to Johnson Woolen Mills.
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