The Town FilesJohnstown, Ohio
City in Licking County · population 5,182 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,900
- Household income
- $91,713
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.6
Johnstown is a city of 5,182 people in Licking County, Ohio. The median home is worth $347,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Ohio towns, better transit than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Johnstown ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnstown is worth $347,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $91,713, which is more affordable than 7% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $886 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnstown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $886 | $914 |
| Median household income | $91,713 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Johnstown
| People | Johnstown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Johnstown
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 1.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 21, 2004.
Severe weather in Licking County since 1996
Licking County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Licking County
Licking County had 72,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,066 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Johnstown itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Johnstown
7 public schools with 2,873 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary | PK-5 | 563 | 18.2 |
| Johnstown Elementary School | K-3 | 502 | 17.9 |
| Johnstown High School | 9-12 | 488 | 16.8 |
| Johnstown Middle School | 6-8 | 421 | 18.3 |
| Northridge High School | 9-12 | 366 | 19.3 |
| Northridge Middle School | 6-8 | 274 | 14.4 |
| JOHNSTOWN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-5 | 259 | 17.3 |
Towns near Johnstown
- New Albany, OH6.2 mi · 10,825 people · home $772,100
- Beechwood Trails, OH8.4 mi · 3,276 people · home $349,000
- Pataskala, OH9.1 mi · 17,886 people · home $314,500
- Granville, OH11.6 mi · 5,946 people · home $502,300
- Sunbury, OH11.6 mi · 6,614 people · home $374,600
- Westerville, OH12.1 mi · 39,190 people · home $374,500
- Huber Ridge, OH12.8 mi · 4,940 people · home $235,400
- Gahanna, OH12.8 mi · 35,726 people · home $350,900
Johnstown questions
Is Johnstown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnstown scores better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns and quieter than 50%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Johnstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnstown is valued at $347,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,713, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $886 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnstown?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 22.9 inches of snow.
Does Johnstown get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)