Johnson City, Texas
Johnson City is a city of 1,921 people in Blanco County, Texas, founded in 1879.
Why visit Johnson City
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, LBJ Boyhood Home and Pedernales River Nature Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Johnson City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnson City
Johnson City is a city in and the county seat of Blanco County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,627 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1879, it was named for early settler James Polk Johnson, nephew of Sam E. Johnson, Sr., and uncle of US President Lyndon B.
From the Wikipedia article Johnson City, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks19
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district and National Historical Park Gillespie County and Johnson City in Texas, United States
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes13
Texas Hills Vineyard
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City
Mo-Th 11:00-17:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-17:30, Su 12:00-17:00
Hill Country Cupboard
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
101 South US Highway 281, Johnson City
1 more on the map.
Where to stay3
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History
Johnson City was founded by James P. Johnson, who donated a 320-acre (130 ha) site on the Pedernales River for the founding of the town in 1879. It was the hometown of Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States. The county seat of Blanco County was moved to Johnson City in 1890.
From the History section of Johnson City, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
H.O.M.E. CHURCH . House of Mercy and Evangelism
Church · Pentecostal · 0.8 mi
405 North US Highway 281, Johnson City
Liberty Lighthouse Fellowship
Church · 1.1 mi
321 Old River Crossing, Johnson City
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Johnson City
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 35°F | 2.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 39°F | 2.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 47°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 71°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 37°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Johnson City 2N (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
Blanco County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 45 miles away.
- Blanco 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Cottonwood Shores 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Lakeway 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Fredericksburg 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Canyon Lake 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Hudson Bend 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Steiner Ranch 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Kyle 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Austin 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Leander 39 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Blanco County Courthouse, Liveon001 ©Travis K. Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Blanco County Jail, Johnson City, Texas Historical Marker (8707549739), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Johnson City Bank, Johnson City, Texas Historical Marker (8702062120), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Blanco County, Johnson City, Texas Historical Marker (8700787860), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Blanco County Courthouse, Johnson City, Texas Historical Marker (8699664351), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, Public domain
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