Johnstown, Ohio
Johnstown is a city of 5,286 people in Licking County, Ohio, founded in 1810.
Why visit Johnstown
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Morris Woods State Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Johnstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnstown
Johnstown is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,182 at the 2020 census and was estimated to be 5,310 in 2023. The city is most notable for the finding of a nearly complete mastodon skeleton under the city.
From the Wikipedia article Johnstown, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Morris Woods State Nature Preserve
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in the United States of America
Restaurants and cafes10
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
762 West Coshocton Street, Johnstown
Mo-Th 06:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 06:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Kroger
Grocery · 1.1 mi
800 West Coshocton Street, Johnstown
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
History
Johnstown is part of a four thousand acre (16 km2) tract of land deeded to John Brown, a revolutionary soldier, by President John Adams for military services in 1800. Brown sold the property in 1810 for $2.50 per acre, or $10,000, to Dr. Oliver Bigelow. Dr. Bigelow laid out and incorporated the village of Johnstown, donating the streets, alleys and the town square. In 1926 a nearly complete skeleton of a mastodon was found by a farmer named James Bailey, and subsequently sold to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
From the History section of Johnstown, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Johnstown
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerburg 2 Se (10 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
Licking County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- New Albany 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Beechwood Trails 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Pataskala 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Granville South 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Centerburg 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Galena 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Westerville 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Granville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Gahanna 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 14 mi southwest, about 23 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
- Monroe Township Hall-Opera House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnstown Jail front and side distant, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnstown Jail front and side closeup, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnstown Jail window, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Johnstown Jail marker, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Lynnwood Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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