Johnson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nemaha County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
311 Population 1,414/sq mi density
$58,646 Median Income $30,441 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $252,546 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,646 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $625/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Johnson, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,646
22% below
$30,441 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $252,546
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Johnson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Johnson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Rent
54%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johnson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Johnson residents earn a median household income of $58,646 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,441. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Johnson is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,546. Median rent is $625/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

27.9% of adults in Johnson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johnson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,414/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,646
Per Capita$30,441
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$625
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$252,546
Housing Units174
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,244/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,243 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Johnson was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.