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Johnson Town
City in Kingston, Jamaica
Overview
Johnson Town in Kingston, Jamaica, is a dynamic blend of traditional Caribbean culture and urban life. While not widely known internationally, it offers a unique Jamaican experience with colorful markets, creative arts, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. The city is lively, affordable, and welcoming to both tourists and locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Kingston
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.98°, -76.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,316
Local Cost
$682
Local Income
$650
Cashless
35
English
90
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
15
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
KIN
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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