Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
Johnsonburg is a borough of 2,424 people in Elk County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1810.
Why visit Johnsonburg
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dill Hill and Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 53 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Johnsonburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnsonburg
Johnsonburg is a borough in Elk County, Pennsylvania, 124 miles (200 km) northeast of Pittsburgh and 115 miles (185 km) south of Buffalo, New York, in a productive farming and lumbering region. Paper mills were once common in the borough, with the Domtar mill still operating. In 1910, 4,334 people lived here. The population was 2,404 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Beck's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Fast Food, Fried Chicken · 0.4 mi
320 West Center Street, Johnsonburg
History
The Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
From the History section of Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Johnsonburg
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 3.4 in | 15.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 2.7 in | 12.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ridgway Hcn (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
Elk County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- St. Marys 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Brockway 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Emporium 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Falls Creek 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- DuBois 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Oklahoma 26 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Sandy 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Brookville 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Bradford 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Clearfield 35 mi south, about 56 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
- Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania (8481551663), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Johnsonburg Pa Jun 2009, Pubdog at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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