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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4105°N, 95.9999°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nemaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").