Johnson County

NE · Pop. 159,716 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Johnson County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 159,716.

$/Acre: $3,844

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 144.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.12%

Cost of Living Index92.2

Median Household Income$61,872

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,844

Median Home Price$337K

Acres for Sale2175

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall27.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,767 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K328

Property Crime /100K304

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak