Nebraska
Johnson is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 311. Residents earn $58,646 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Johnson receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Johnson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Johnson is $58,646, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Johnson is $100,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Johnson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 30.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,646 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,441 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,953 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
| County GDP | $1,065M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $100,800 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,474 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $681 |
| 1 Bedroom | $748 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $982 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,312 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,244/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4105°N, 95.9999°W |
| County FIPS | 31127 |
Winner: Republican by 44.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.99 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |