JohnsonburgNJ
406 residents make their home in this town in New Jersey.
Is Johnsonburg a good place to live?
Of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Johnsonburg. Johnsonburg’s median age is 51.4 years, above both New Jersey’s towns (42 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Johnsonburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Johnsonburg.
With only 0.4 jobs per working resident, most people in Johnsonburg work out of town
For most workers, Johnsonburg is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Johnsonburg has added 65 jobs, to 75 in 2023. Also worth knowing: the average commute for Johnsonburg comes to 32 minutes. The median commute is under 24 miles.
| Johnsonburg | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $103,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Johnsonburg is older than the New Jersey average
People 65 and older are 31% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (40% statewide). 52% of Johnsonburg adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 131 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.1 points). Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Johnsonburg | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 15.3% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.6% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.4% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.4% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 34% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.6% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The biggest natural risk in Johnsonburg is inland flooding, at a low overall level
On expected storm and flood damage, Johnsonburg sits below 78% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 53% come from inland flooding and 18% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Johnsonburg’s year
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Johnsonburg is
For adults in Johnsonburg, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 15%. The town does better than the New Jersey average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 4. Two figures for adults in the town: 31% have obesity, 15% report frequent mental distress.
| Johnsonburg | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Johnsonburg | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.8% | 14.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Johnsonburg
Lake Musconetcong and 98 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Johnsonburg. Close and well known come first.
10 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
27 mi LandmarkDrew University
38 mi Stadium & arenaSHI Stadium
9 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
36 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
27 mi MountainHigh PointPhoto credits
Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Drew University: CUBJONES83 (talk), Public domain · SHI Stadium: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · High Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Moving to Johnsonburg: who provides what
Johnsonburg is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
99% of working residents leave Johnsonburg for work
Where Johnsonburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Johnsonburg
About 9 of every 100 Johnsonburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
Questions about Johnsonburg
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