Why visit Johnson
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Power House Covered Bridge, Vermont Studio Center, Scribner Covered Bridge and Bridge 6.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; January lows average 5°F.
Weather in Johnson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnson
Johnson is a village in the town of Johnson in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,332 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Johnson (village), Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Power House Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Bridge in Johnson, Vermont
Johnson State College
School · 0.5 mi
Former state college in Johnson, Vermont
Northern Vermont University
School · 0.5 mi
Former public university in Vermont, US
Museums and landmarks7
Scribner Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bridge in Johnson, Vermont
Bridge 6
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic bridge in Vermont, United States
Johnson Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Johnson, the United States of America
Nye Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vermont, United States
Waterman Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Johnson, Vermont, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes3
Downtown Pizzeria & Pub
Restaurant · American, Italian, Pizza, Sandwich
21 Lower Main Street West, Johnson
Tu 15:00-01:30; We,Th 15:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-01:30; Su 15:00-22:00
Johnson's Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese
17 Lower Main Street West, Johnson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Green Mountain Technology And Career Center
School · 3.4 mi
738 Vt Route 15 West, Hyde Park
Healthcare1
Map of Johnson
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 5°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 16°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 30°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 63°F | 42°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 51°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 54°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 36°F | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 14°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Johnson 2 N (1 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
Lamoille County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-04-19: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2024-03-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (MVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Fairfax 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Jericho 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Hardwick 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Enosburg Falls 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Essex Junction 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- South Burlington 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Burlington 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Barre 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Cumberland Head 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Plattsburgh 38 mi west, 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
- ScribnerBridge, Steven Bergeron Srbergeron ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- PowerHouseBridge, Steven Bergeron Srbergeron ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge No 6 Johnson Vermont, Mfwills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnsonRRDepot, John Page, Public domain
- WatermanCoveredBridge, Hugh Henry, Public domain
- NyeBlock, Jane McLuckie, Public domain
- Wheelockhall, Weatherkidnh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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