Johnson, Arkansas
Johnson is a city of 3,656 people in Washington County, Arkansas, founded in 1961.
Why visit Johnson
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Razorback Cinema, 112 Drive-in, Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Monument and Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Johnson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnson
Johnson is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located in the Ozark Mountains and is surrounded by valleys and natural springs. Early settlers took advantage of these natural features and formed an economy based on mining lime, the Johnson Mill and trout. Although a post office was opened in the community in 1887, Johnson did not incorporate until it required the development of a city government to provide utility services in 1961.
From the Wikipedia article Johnson, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Malco Razorback Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Malco Theatres multiplex featuring cinema grill seating and an IMAX auditorium.
3956 North Steele Boulevard, Fayetteville
112 Drive-in
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Former drive-in movie theater on Highway 112; permanently closed.
3552 North Highway 112, Fayetteville
closed
Museums and landmarks9
Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Monument in Fayetteville, AR
Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Hospital in Arkansas, United States
Hemingway House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Washington County, Arkansas
Johnson House and Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Johnson Switch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Commercial building in Johnson, Arkansas
Routh-Bailey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Troy Gordon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Comic Book & Superhero Toy Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Comic book and superhero toy museum and retail shop inside Northwest Arkansas Mall.
4201 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Carol E. Van Scyoc Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
6302 Wilkerson Road, Fayetteville
Restaurants and cafes60
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.9 mi
642 East Millsap Road, Fayetteville
11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
160 East Joyce Boulevard, Fayetteville
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.5 mi
4507 North College Avenue, Fayetteville
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 07:30-22:00; Su 07:30-21:00
Kobe Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.8 mi
643 East Van Asche Drive, Fayetteville
11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30
La Media Luna
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
2135 Main Drive, Fayetteville
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-14:00
Logan's Roadhouse
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
3611 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville
11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
4055 North Steele Boulevard, Fayetteville
10:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00
Mojitos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
100 East Joyce Boulevard, Fayetteville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Old Pine Coffee Roasters
Cafe · 1.6 mi
Specialty coffee shop and roastery in Fayetteville roasting and serving coffee on site.
3775 North Mall Avenue, Fayetteville
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
3616 North Mall Avenue, Fayetteville
11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.8 mi
3885 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville
11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
48 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
1225 East Zion Road, Fayetteville
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
School · 5.4 mi
2350 Old Farmington Rd, Fayetteville
Butterfield Elementary School
School · 3.0 mi
3050 N Old Missouri Rd, Fayetteville
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter Sch
School · 5.7 mi
300 S Ray Ave, Fayetteville
Healthcare16
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
3276 North Northhills Boulevard, Fayetteville
Fayetteville Surgical Associates
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
3264 North Northhills Boulevard, Fayetteville
Northwest Arkansas Neuroscience Institute
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
3336 North Futrall Drive, Fayetteville
Ozark Orthopaedics Injury Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
3317 North Wimberly Drive, Fayetteville
Map of Johnson
174 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fayetteville Exp Stn Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Springdale 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Fayetteville 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Elm Springs 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Lowell 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Goshen 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Greenland 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Rogers 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Highfill 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Bentonville 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Centerton 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Johnson Mill, Johnson, Arkansas, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strengthen the Arm of Liberty Monument, Fayetteville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson Switch Building, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Butterfield Overland Mail Route Fayetteville Segments Historic District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Gordon House, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hemingway House and Barn, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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