Statistics
2009 Johnson County Report Card

2008 Johnson County Community Needs Assessment

2008 Johnson County Report Card

2006 Johnson County Health Profile 

2006 Johnson County Report Card  

2003 Johnson County Health Profile 

For other health data resources please see the Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS).

History*
Johnson County, the 129th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1858. Originally part of Emanuel, Laurens, and Washington counties, Johnson County was named for Hershel V. Johnson, Georgia governor, senator, and U.S. vice-presidential candidate.

Johnson County is the home of Herschel Walker, professional football player and 1982 Heisman trophy winner from the University of Georgia.

The Kite Museum, in the former Masonic Lodge (1890), presents the history of the Kite community. Originally the second floor was used by the Masons and the first floor was used as the community center.