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Johnson, OK
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Population
684
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
153
ZIP codes
0
Johnson and its ZIP codes
Johnson at a glance
- Johnson is about 2.6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,083 a year, 28% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,800 (19% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $950 a month.
Housing and community stats
Johnson, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,083
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
58.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (37), Mexican Americans (31), German Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Johnson.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,975
22,842 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$578M
FY 2026, $7,977 per person
How people get to work
Johnson, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
115
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Johnson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeekerTown | 5.5 mi | 2.9 |
| ShawneeCity | 5.6 mi | 38.5 |
| EarlsboroTown | 7 mi | 9.3 |
| PragueCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| TecumsehCity | 11 mi | 15 |
| Bethel AcresTown | 12 mi | 28.3 |
| SparksTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| McLoudCity | 15 mi | 18 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| SeminoleCity | 16 mi | 14.2 |
| PadenTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PinkTown | 19 mi | 36.1 |
| MaudCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HarrahCity | 20 mi | 13 |
| MacombTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnson, OK in?
- Johnson is in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Johnson, OK?
- About 684 people live in Johnson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnson?
- Nearby places include Meeker (5.5 mi), Shawnee (5.6 mi), Earlsboro (7 mi), Prague (10 mi), Dale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023