Most working residents leave Johnson for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Auburn (14%), Lincoln (11%) and Omaha (11%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Auburn

14%

Lincoln

11%

Omaha

11%

Nebraska City

5%Work in townlive and work in Johnson 34 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 103Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Johnson →

Health in Johnson

Compared with Nebraska

5better than NE·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.1%Fewer uninsured adultsNE 9.9% · better 7.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNE 9.5% · better 11%More adults who have had cancerNE 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Nemaha County HospitalAuburn · 7.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Oneworld Plattsmouth Aka Cass Family MedicinePlattsmouth · 41.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Johnson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Johnson →

Natural hazards in Johnson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Johnson flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Johnson

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Johnson →

Climate in Johnson

Full climate →

Johnson has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 19°Winter

63° / 41°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

65° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Johnson get?About 30 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 10, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Johnson →

Schools in Johnson

All Johnson schools →

A⁺

School Grade A+

The public schools Johnson’s kids attend outperform 99% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictJOHNSON-BROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools3

Elementary School at Johnson AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 167 students Johnson - Brock Junior High SchoolMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 70 students High School at Johnson A+High · Grades 9–12 · 118 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.