The Town FilesJohnson County, Kentucky
22,334 people. The median home is worth $120,200 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $44,904.
Towns in Johnson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintsville | 4,312 | $116,100 | $28,257 | 44.8 |
People and housing
| Johnson County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $708 | $837 |
| Median household income | $44,904 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.8% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
5,352 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,878 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 444 storm events in Johnson County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Johnson County has been included in 48 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).