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Johnstonville, CA

Census-designated place in Lassen County, California.

Population

1,039

Land area

8.6sq mi

People per sq mi

121

ZIP codes

0

Johnstonville and its ZIP codes

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Johnstonville at a glance

  • Johnstonville is 52% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $100,132, close to the California median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,300 (55% below California) and median rent is $968 a month.

Local data for Johnstonville, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Johnstonville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$100,132

Poverty rate

15.9%

Median home value

$329,300

Median rent

$968/mo

Homeownership

87.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.9%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

17.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (241), German Americans (169), Irish Americans (129).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lassen County. PPP loans are for Johnstonville.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,015

8,945 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,818

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$186M

FY 2026, $5,681 per person

Lassen County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Johnstonville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.7%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Johnstonville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

63

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

13.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Johnstonville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.1%

U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Johnstonville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SusanvilleCity4.1 mi7.9
JanesvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi33.8
LitchfieldCensus-designated place10 mi4
MilfordCensus-designated place18 mi5.3
SpauldingCensus-designated place22 mi3.3
WestwoodCensus-designated place23 mi5.6
Stones LandingCensus-designated place24 mi2.1
Clear CreekCensus-designated place26 mi1.1
TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place26 mi3.2
GreenvilleCensus-designated place26 mi8
Crescent MillsCensus-designated place26 mi4.2
Patton VillageCensus-designated place27 mi3.5
East ShoreCensus-designated place28 mi1.2
Hamilton BranchCensus-designated place28 mi1.1
HerlongCensus-designated place28 mi1.7
CanyondamCensus-designated place30 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Johnstonville, CA in?
Johnstonville is in Lassen County, California.
What is the population of Johnstonville, CA?
About 1,039 people live in Johnstonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Johnstonville?
Nearby places include Susanville (4.1 mi), Janesville (6.9 mi), Litchfield (10 mi), Milford (18 mi), Spaulding (22 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023