Bridge 6 · Photo: Mfwills · CC BY-SA 3.0Johnson spent less per resident in 2022 than 71% of similar towns
Johnson’s town government spent $3 million on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2022, about $842 per resident.
In 118 days
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What stands out about how Johnson is run
Read from the town’s budget and official records.
$842 per resident in 2022: less than 71% of them
Johnson’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($842 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 24 Vermont towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools: the median was $1,077, and the middle half spent $719–$1,428. Johnson spent less than 71% of them.
Includes sewer and trash ($11,000), as the Census Bureau counts them. Later years come from a Census sample, so the comparison stays on 2022. How Town Hall compares budgets →
Vermont towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools, 2022 Census of Governments (every government counted that year; Johnson itself left out).
About $842 per resident a year, or $2.31 a day
Day-to-day services only. The biggest line: roads & transportation, at 42%.
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No trend yet
Johnson reported only 2022 to the Census Bureau, so there is no trend yet.
The typical homeowner pays $3,310 a year
Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.95% of the home’s value, vs 1.59% across Vermont.
Typical yearly bill next door and statewide
The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Johnson’s rate.
Can I afford it? →The median bill homeowners report to the Census survey (bills of $10,000+ are reported as “$10,000+”). The effective rate is that bill ÷ the median home value: a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Tax bills are one input to Johnson’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Johnson →
Most Vermont towns vote on March 2, 2027
Check Johnson’s own dates: some towns hold the business session on another day or vote by ballot (SB2).
Johnson’s meetings aren’t in our feed yet. The town posts agendas and minutes on its website.
Town website ↗Vermont’s Town Meeting Day is the first Tuesday in March, when towns vote on budgets and elect officers.
Some towns hold the business session on another day, and some vote by ballot (SB2). Check Johnson’s site for its warrant and dates.
Who’s in charge in Johnson
Names change after every election, so we link to the source that keeps them current.
One full-time town employee for every 724 residents
On the payroll in March 2022, from the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll (a Census estimate). Residents: the Census population in the 2022 finance file (3,619).
By department full-time, plus part-time, March 2022
The Census reports one month’s payroll (March); yearly figures are that month × 12, an estimate. Part-timers count half in the bar lengths.
Lamoille North Modified USD 058B
Johnson’s middle and high school district, shared with Belvidere, Cambridge, Cambridge, Eden, Hyde Park and more. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.
Of the $24,433 per pupil, $14,205 goes to the classroom (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren’t in the per-pupil figure.
Vermont districts overall: 5% local, 89% state, 6% federal.
Lamoille North Modified USD 058A · $23,189 per pupil
School year 2023–24. Census Bureau school finance survey.
How Johnson voted in 2024
Official results for Johnson’s own voters, as certified after the November 5, 2024 general election, with the county and the state beside them.
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat57.6%915 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican38.4%610 votesOthers: 4.0% (64 votes).
Most votes in Johnson: Kamala D Harris
Lamoille County: Harris 65.9%, Trump 30.3% · Vermont: Harris 63.8%, Trump 32.3%
of Johnson’s 2,635 adult citizens voted for president in 2024. Across Vermont: 71%.
Votes ÷ citizens of voting age (Census CVAP, 2020–24 ACS).
Most votes in Johnson: Bernie Sanders
Lamoille County: Sanders 64.7%, Malloy 30.6% · Vermont: Sanders 63.2%, Malloy 32.1%
Most votes in Johnson: Phil Scott
Lamoille County: Scott 78.4%, Charlestin 17.5% · Vermont: Scott 73.4%, Charlestin 21.8%
Most votes in the district: Becca Balint
Whole-district result
President, 2024: Johnson, its county and the state
| Harris | Trump | Others | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 57.6% | 38.4% | 4.0% | 1,589 |
| Lamoille County | 65.9% | 30.3% | 3.7% | 14,844 |
| Vermont | 63.8% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 369,422 |
Official 2024 general election returns, as certified (MIT Election Data + Science Lab). Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Candidates are listed by votes, and party colors are neutral on purpose.
Portraits: Kamala D Harris: official vice-presidential portrait, Lawrence Jackson, The White House, 2021; Donald J Trump: official portrait, Shealah Craighead, The White House, 2017. All are U.S. government works in the public domain. A race shows photos only when every candidate has an official portrait; otherwise every candidate in it gets initials.
From town hall to Washington
Every level of government that speaks for Johnson.
- 1Your townTown governmentOfficials: townofjohnson.com ↗
- 2Vermont HouseState representatives
- 3Vermont SenateState senator
- 4GovernorStatewide
- 5U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
- 6U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Vermont
Democrat · Republican · other or independent. Tap a name for their official page.
How Johnson compares with the towns next door
Johnson spent $842 per resident in 2022; the 2 neighbors that reported 2022 spent $599 to $988. Towns that run more services spend more. Tap a town to see its page.
| Town | Day-to-day, per resident (2022) | Tax bill |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | $599 | $4,910 |
| Eden | $988 | $3,313 |
| Morristown | estimate | $4,838 |
| Hyde Park | estimate | $3,883 |
| Waterville | estimate | $3,957 |
| Johnson | $842 | $3,310 |
Day-to-day spending in 2022, the last year every government was counted, for governments that reported it; hospital and utilities left out. Tax bill: the typical homeowner’s bill (Census ACS, 2020–24).
Reach Johnson’s government
The official site has phone numbers, hours and forms. Neighbors add the rest to the Handbook.
Questions about Johnson’s government
How much does Johnson spend per resident?
About $842 per resident on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2022, as reported to the Census Bureau. In 2022, the last full count, its $842 was less than 71% of 24 Vermont towns and townships of 2,500–9,999 that don’t run their own schools.
What is the property tax rate in Johnson?
Homeowners report a typical bill of $3,310 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.95% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.59% across Vermont. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see townofjohnson.com.
Who runs Johnson’s government?
See townofjohnson.com for current officials. We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for Johnson yet.
How did Johnson vote in 2024?
For president, Kamala D Harris 57.6%, Donald J Trump 38.4% (1,589 votes, official results). Lamoille County: Harris 65.9%, Trump 30.3%. Vermont: Harris 63.8%, Trump 32.3%.
How many people work for Johnson?
5 full-time and 10 part-time employees in March 2022, with a March payroll of $66,586 (about $799,032 a year if every month were the same); Census Bureau estimates.
Who represents Johnson in the state legislature?
State Senate District Lamoille (Richard Westman) and State House District Lamoille-2 (Dan Noyes and Richard Bailey). The House district also covers five other towns. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.
When is town meeting in Johnson?
Most Vermont towns vote on the first Tuesday in March (March 2, 2027). Some hold the business session on another day or vote by ballot (SB2), so check townofjohnson.com for Johnson’s own dates.
Ask neighbors about Johnson’s government
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Budget and staff: U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments (2022, every government) and Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023–24, a sample) and the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll; day-to-day spending is current operations, with hospitals, utilities and airports apart. School district: Census school finance survey, 2023–24. Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 2020–24. Elections: official 2024 returns via the MIT Election Data + Science Lab; turnout uses Census citizen voting-age population (CVAP, 2020–24). Officials: Open States, names shown only with a current term (checked October 9, 2026). Districts: Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts); legislators: Open States and congress-legislators. How Town Hall works →