Where is Johnstown, Colorado, USA?

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Where is Johnstown Located? - Johnstown is a city located in the Larimer County of Colorado, United States. Johnstown lies between 41.5084 Degrees North latitudes and 72.9106 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Johnstown, Colorado

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Where is Johnstown Located?

Johnstown is a city located in the Larimer County of Colorado, United States. Johnstown lies between 41.5084 Degrees North latitudes and 72.9106 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Johnstown city is 17303 people and the city has a total area of 13.76 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Johnstown, Colorado Quick Facts

Property Information
TownJohnstown
CountyWeld County and Larimer County
StateColorado
State CapitalDenver
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude40.3366° N
Longitude104.9128° W
Elevation4,983 ft (1,519 m)
Land Area13.87 sq mi
Water Area0.05 sq mi
Total Area13.92 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)17,377 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 1,253 per sq mi
ZIP Code80534
Area Code970
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code08-40195
Congressional DistrictColorado's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Johnstown, Colorado

  • Loveland, Colorado - Northwest - 8 mi
  • Milliken, Colorado - East - 5 mi
  • Berthoud, Colorado - West - 6 mi
  • Greeley, Colorado - East - 16 mi
  • Longmont, Colorado - South - 18 mi
  • Fort Collins, Colorado - North - 22 mi
  • Windsor, Colorado - North - 13 mi
  • Firestone, Colorado - South - 20 mi
  • Erie, Colorado - South - 25 mi
  • Boulder, Colorado - Southwest - 35 mi

Driving Distances from Johnstown, Colorado

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
MillikenColorado58 minutes
BerthoudColorado610 minutes
LovelandColorado812 minutes
WindsorColorado1318 minutes
GreeleyColorado1622 minutes
LongmontColorado1825 minutes
FirestoneColorado2028 minutes
Fort CollinsColorado2230 minutes
ErieColorado2535 minutes
BoulderColorado3545 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Johnstown, Colorado

Transportation Details
Airport NameNorthern Colorado Regional Airport
IATA CodeFNL
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 25, US Highway 34, Colorado State Highway 60
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Denver Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceBustang (regional) and local transit services in Northern Colorado
  • Interstate 25 provides direct access to Denver, Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and other Front Range communities.
  • US Highway 34 connects Johnstown with Loveland, Greeley, and eastern Colorado.
  • Northern Colorado Regional Airport supports general aviation, while Denver International Airport is about 55 miles south.
  • Bustang regional bus service and nearby local transit systems provide transportation options throughout northern Colorado.
  • Johnstown is known for its rapidly growing residential neighborhoods, Scheels retail destination, easy access to Rocky Mountain recreation, and location between Loveland and Greeley.

What are top Places to Visit in Johnstown, Colorado

Landmark Name Type
The Promenade Shops at CenterraShopping District
ScheelsRetail & Entertainment Destination
Parish ParkCommunity Park
Johnstown ReservoirRecreation Area
Chapungu Sculpture ParkSculpture Park
Devil's Backbone Open SpaceNatural Area
Boyd Lake State ParkState Park
Loveland MuseumMuseum
Thompson River ParkRegional Park
Rocky Mountain National ParkNational Park

Colleges and Universities in Johnstown, Colorado

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of Northern ColoradoPublicUniversityEducation, business, nursing, performing arts, and liberal arts
Aims Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, agriculture, business, healthcare, and technical education
Colorado State UniversityPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture, environmental sciences, and research
Front Range Community College – Larimer CampusPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, business, health sciences, technology, and workforce development
Johnstown-Milliken RE-5J School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education serving Johnstown and Milliken

Waterbodies in Johnstown, Colorado

Big Thompson River, Johnstown Reservoir, Boyd Lake, Carter Lake, Cache la Poudre River, Horseshoe Lake, Equalizer Lake, Lon Hagler Reservoir

Golf Courses in Johnstown, Colorado

Pelican Lakes Golf Club, Highland Meadows Golf Course, Mariana Butte Golf Course, Cattail Creek Golf Course, The Olde Course at Loveland, Ptarmigan Country Club

Johnstown, Colorado — Key Historical Facts

  • Johnstown was founded in 1902 as an agricultural community serving farmers and ranchers in northern Colorado.
  • The arrival of irrigation systems and rail transportation supported the town's early economy, centered on sugar beet farming, livestock, and crop production.
  • For much of the twentieth century, Johnstown remained a small rural town before experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth along the Interstate 25 corridor.
  • The development of Centerra and nearby retail, industrial, and business parks strengthened the regional economy and attracted new residents.
  • Today, Johnstown is one of northern Colorado's fastest-growing communities, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, expanding business sector, and convenient location between Denver and Fort Collins.

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