Johnstonville, California
Johnstonville is a community of 1,039 people in Lassen County, California.
Why visit Johnstonville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Roop's Fort and Susanville Railroad Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Johnstonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnstonville
Johnstonville (formerly, Toadtown) is a census-designated place in Lassen County, California, United States. It is located 4.5 miles (7 km) east-southeast of Susanville, at an elevation of 4131 feet (1259 m). Its population is 973 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,024 from the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Johnstonville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Roop's Fort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Susanville, California, United States
Susanville Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Railway station in Susanville, the United States of America
Restaurants and cafes1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Lassen County Special Education
School · 0.4 mi
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. North, Susanville
Healthcare1
Map of Johnstonville
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 40°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 47°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 53°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 45°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 36°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Susanville 2Sw Hcn (5 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
Lassen County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2021-07-20: Dixie Fire (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Sheep Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Susanville Municipal Airport (SVE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Susanville 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Janesville 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Spaulding 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Westwood 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Greenville 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Patton Village 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Chester 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- East Quincy 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Quincy 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Portola 39 mi south, 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
- Susanville Railroad Depot, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roop's Fort, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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