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Johnson TownshipIL
Some 706 people live in this town, in Illinois.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: User:Visviva · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
706
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$247K
Census ACS
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Johnson Township a good place to live?
18% of residents are under 18 in Johnson Township, against 22% in Illinois’ towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Johnson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
706 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Taylorville TownshipGreenwood TownshipLocust TownshipBear Creek TownshipJohnson Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Johnson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Johnson Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEJ Water CooperativeNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers61% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Johnson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChristian County ClerkChristian County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes62568, 62555, 6255662568 81% · 62555 13% · 62556 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Johnson Township.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Johnson Township work locally than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
The top destinations are Springfield (24%), Taylorville (19%) and Decatur (7%). Johnson Township’s mean commuting time is 29 minutes. Half the trips to work are shorter than 27 miles.
1%work in town
| Johnson Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Johnson Township1%
Springfield24%
Taylorville19%
Decatur7%
Assumption4%
27 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Johnson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Illinois overall
The share of adults 25 and older in Johnson Township who hold a bachelor’s degree or more: 39%. Adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (39% statewide); people 65 and older are 11% of residents (17% statewide). This Illinois town is shrinking: down 2.5% since 2020, to 706 residents (2025 estimate).
41.5median age · IL 39
| Johnson Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 29% | 29% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
Johnson TownshipIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school18%
Some college27%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.5 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Johnson Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.1% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.3% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.8% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 17.7% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.7% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.1% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Johnson Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The July high in Johnson Township is 86°F.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Johnson Township is
Against the Illinois average, Johnson Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. For adults locally, the share who binge drink is 19%. 16% of adults in Johnson Township smoke cigarettes; 37% have high blood pressure.
| Johnson Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Johnson Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 10.3% |
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Johnson Township has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in Johnson Township break down as 28% from inland flooding and 21% from earthquakes. On expected storm and flood damage, Johnson Township sits below 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Johnson Township
16pages on Johnson Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Johnson Township; the nearest are
Lincoln Land Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Springfield22.8 mi$3,744 in-state tuitionUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity or college · Public · Springfield23.4 mi$12,252 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Johnson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Johnson Township for work
Where Johnson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Johnson Township
1%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Johnson Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Johnson Township is one of seventeen townships in Christian County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 798 and it contained 306 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 620 ft
Questions about Johnson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Johnson Township, IL a good place to live?
Johnson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Some 706 people live in this town, in Illinois.