The Town FilesNew Johnsonville, Tennessee
City in Humphreys County · population 1,804 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,400
- Household income
- $78,661
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 33.5
New Johnsonville is a city of 1,804 people in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $158,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more of a college town than 94% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 72% of Tennessee towns.
How New Johnsonville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Johnsonville is worth $158,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $78,661, which is more affordable than 96% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $874 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Johnsonville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $874 | $863 |
| Median household income | $78,661 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in New Johnsonville
| People | New Johnsonville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in New Johnsonville
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Johnsonville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 7, 1971 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Humphreys County since 1996
Humphreys County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Humphreys County
Humphreys County had 5,951 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,024 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in New Johnsonville itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in New Johnsonville
1 public school with 376 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | PK-8 | 376 | 13.0 |
Towns near New Johnsonville
- Camden, TN8.3 mi · 3,674 people · home $155,200
- Waverly, TN11.6 mi · 4,297 people · home $171,900
- Bruceton, TN15.5 mi · 1,507 people · home $131,300
- Hollow Rock, TN16.8 mi · 683 people · home $89,100
- McEwen, TN19.7 mi · 1,643 people · home $205,300
- Lobelville, TN20.7 mi · 919 people · home $158,300
- Tennessee Ridge, TN23.7 mi · 1,332 people · home $171,800
- Huntingdon, TN25.0 mi · 4,439 people · home $160,500
New Johnsonville questions
Is New Johnsonville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Johnsonville scores better for retirees than 4% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 14%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in New Johnsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in New Johnsonville is valued at $158,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,661, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $874 a month.
What is the weather like in New Johnsonville?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does New Johnsonville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Johnsonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 7, 1971. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)