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Small town charm, big Rhode Island heart.

Johnston offers a mix of suburban comfort and rural charm. You'll find friendly neighbors, well-maintained parks, and a sense of community pride. It's a place where people know each other and take care of their town.

Downtown Johnston
COMMUNITY GUIDE · JOHNSTON
Johnston, Providence County

City Snapshot

Population

29,568

County

Providence County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$72,579

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Rhode Island Hospital

Johnston Emergency Department

This Week

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Gianmarco Soresi

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Ssa Lin

2026-06-14

Rodney Carrington

2026-06-14

Community Leaders

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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John Reed

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Daniel McKee
Daniel McKee

Governor

Democratic Party