The Town FilesJohnstown, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 17,303 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $540,300
- Household income
- $128,995
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 34.9
Johnstown is a town of 17,303 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $540,300, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Colorado towns, more upscale than 76% of Colorado towns, better for families than 74% of Colorado towns.
How Johnstown ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnstown is worth $540,300, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $128,995, which is more affordable than 76% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,835 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnstown | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $540,300 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,835 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $128,995 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnstown
| People | Johnstown | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.3% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 92.9% |
Weather in Johnstown
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 15.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.3 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 4, 2015 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 2004.
Severe weather in Weld County since 1996
Weld County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1762: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Weld County
Weld County had 118,827 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Johnstown itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Johnstown
4 public schools with 2,964 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | 9-12 | 1,156 | 20.6 |
| Riverview PK-8 | PK-8 | 696 | 17.4 |
| Elwell Elementary School | PK-5 | 568 | 18.9 |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | K-5 | 544 | 17.5 |
Towns near Johnstown
- Milliken, CO2.8 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
- Berthoud, CO3.3 mi · 10,332 people · home $533,500
- Mead, CO6.9 mi · 4,781 people · home $585,100
- Platteville, CO7.1 mi · 2,955 people · home $416,700
- Evans, CO9.1 mi · 22,165 people · home $351,000
- Greeley, CO10.4 mi · 108,795 people · home $402,500
- Firestone, CO10.7 mi · 16,381 people · home $560,100
- Loveland, CO11.0 mi · 76,378 people · home $479,000
Johnstown questions
Is Johnstown, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnstown scores better for retirees than 12% of Colorado towns and quieter than 38%. 9.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Johnstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnstown is valued at $540,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,995, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,835 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnstown?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.6 inches of precipitation a year and 41.3 inches of snow.
Does Johnstown get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 4, 2015. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)