The Town FilesJohnstown, Michigan
Township in Barry County · population 2,841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,400
- Household income
- $81,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.9
Johnstown is a township of 2,841 people in Barry County, Michigan. The median home is worth $216,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Michigan towns.
How Johnstown ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Johnstown is worth $216,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $81,875, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,300 a month. 83.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Johnstown | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,300 | $955 |
| Median household income | $81,875 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.9% | — |
Who lives in Johnstown
| People | Johnstown | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Johnstown
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1977 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2003.
Severe weather in Barry County since 1996
Barry County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Barry County
Barry County had 13,236 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,220 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Johnstown itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near Johnstown
- Bedford, MI5.8 mi · 9,198 people · home $142,400
- Barry, MI6.5 mi · 3,417 people · home $344,100
- Level Park-Oak Park, MI6.6 mi · 3,260 people · home $124,500
- Ross, MI8.0 mi · 4,851 people · home $370,900
- Hope, MI8.5 mi · 3,154 people · home $232,300
- Pennfield, MI9.0 mi · 8,781 people · home $166,500
- Springfield, MI9.8 mi · 5,292 people · home $110,800
- Hastings, MI11.5 mi · 3,013 people · home $242,200
Johnstown questions
Is Johnstown, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Johnstown scores better for retirees than 12% of Michigan towns and quieter than 58%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Johnstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Johnstown is valued at $216,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,875, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,300 a month.
What is the weather like in Johnstown?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 64.6 inches of snow.
Does Johnstown get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Johnstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1977. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)