Johnson, Nebraska

About Johnson

Set in the southeastern part of Nebraska, Johnson is a tiny community, home to 304 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Johnson is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,382 residents per square mile.

📰 Johnson News Today

• Emmett Johnson shares a moment with Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule. WOWT · Oct 10
• Former Nebraska running back impresses social media in win Cornhuskers Wire · Oct 5
• Obituary for James E. Johnson Gude Mortuary · Jul 29
• Palmyra Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Johnson-Brock MaxPreps · Oct 9
• Emmett Johnson ESPN · Apr 25

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What Makes Johnson Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Johnson — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
• Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Johnson

• Gazebo Park reviews ★
• Sportsman Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Johnson

• ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT JOHNSON
• HIGH SCHOOL AT JOHNSON

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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