Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
Johnson Creek is a village of 3,362 people in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Johnson Creek
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Johnson Creek 12 and Gobbler Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Johnson Creek
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About Johnson Creek
Johnson Creek is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,318 at the 2020 census. The village is approximately halfway between Milwaukee and Madison, at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 26 and Interstate 94.
From the Wikipedia article Johnson Creek, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes13
Midpoint Eatery and Sports Pub
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
385 Wright Road, Johnson Creek
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
650 West Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek
Mo-We 10:00-22:00; Th-Su 10:00-22:30
1 more on the map.
History
The first two settlers were Charles Goodhue and Timothy Johnson, the latter of whom also founded nearby Watertown. The creek was named for Timothy Johnson, the first settler on the creek. The station was first called Belleville up until 1872, this caused it to be confused with another Belleville, Wisconsin. The post office has always been named Johnson Creek and in 1872 it was found that priority of settlement should be given to Mr. Johnson, and hence the name was changed to honor him. Johnson Creek.
Johnson Creek was founded where the Union Pacific railroad crosses Johnson Creek just above where the stream empties into the Rock River. The Union Pacific spur currently runs from Fort Atkinson to Clyman Junction. The economy is now more dependent on Interstate 94. A large outlet mall shopping complex was built in 1998 to capitalize on this traffic. The once famous hotel and supper club, The Gobbler, was in Johnson Creek.
From the History section of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Comfort Suites Johnson Creek Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Johnson Creek
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jefferson Wwtp (6 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
Jefferson County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dodge County Airport (UNU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Watertown 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Ixonia 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Fort Atkinson 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Oconomowoc 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cambridge 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Deerfield 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Dousman 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Whitewater 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Lake Koshkonong 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Delafield 19 mi east, about 31 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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