JohnsonNE
A town of 305, settled in 1873.
Is Johnson a good place to live?
Johnson’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, above both Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher January low than Johnson. Johnson’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile, above both the Nebraska town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Johnson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
305 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Johnson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Johnson, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Johnson.
More children than Nebraska overall
Children under 18 are 37% of residents (25% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (36% statewide). The median age in Johnson is 33.3 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Johnson | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 18% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.9 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Johnson | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 22.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.5% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.7% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.8% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.8% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Johnson’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Johnson-Brock Public Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at JohnsonLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 167 | A |
| High School at JohnsonLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 118 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Johnson has four seasons and pleasant summers
Johnson has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 16° and about 30 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most of Johnson’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Johnson for work: only 5% work in town. Johnson’s median household income is $60,000. The top destinations are Auburn (14%), Lincoln (11%) and Omaha (11%).
| Johnson | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Johnson is
Johnson beats the Nebraska average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 13% of Johnson adults report frequent mental distress.
| Johnson | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Johnson | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Johnson’s typical home value is about $252K
The typical Johnson home is worth about $252,000, up 8.6% in a year, 9% below the Nebraska typical home. 83% of households own their home in Johnson.
| Johnson | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $950 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Johnson faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sportsman Park | 0.3 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Johnson
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Johnson
About 1 of every 100 Johnson residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Johnson
Village in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States
Johnson is a village in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 313 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,240 ft
- ZIP code
- 68378
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Johnson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Johnson, NE a good place to live?
Johnson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.