Johnson County , Nebraska
Population: 5,263 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,457 Home $131,500 Rent $777/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,263 residents, Johnson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Johnson County in the bottom 5% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$59,457
Median Income
household
$131,500
Home Value
median
$777/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,457 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,942 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| Median Home Value | $131,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,263 |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.1%
Obesity
11.6%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
31.0%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
No Physical Activity
15.7%
Depression
31.9%
Insufficient Sleep
73.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 4.6 · 5th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
28.63
🔥 Wildfire
77.54
❄️ Winter Storm
33.10
🌍 Earthquake
3.85
☀️ Drought
45.87
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