Welcome to ​Johnson County, Nebraska

Johnson County is located in the southeast corner of the state of Nebraska in the County seat of Tecumseh, Nebraska. We invite you to browse our website to learn about our various County Offices and the services we provide for the citizens of Johnson County, Nebraska. The Courthouse hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. The County Board of Commissioners meets every other Tuesday.
  • Land Area: 376 square miles
  • Population (2020): 5,290
  • County Seat: Tecumseh
  • Towns and Population (2020): Cook, 319; Crab Orchard, 46; Elk Creek, 69; Sterling, 480; St. Mary, Unincorporated; Tecumseh, 1,694
  • Public School Districts: Johnson County Central Public Schools, Cook & Tecumseh; Sterling Public Schools, Sterling
  • Private Schools: St. Andrew Elementary School, Tecumseh

Resolution Declaring Johnson County is not a Sanctuary County for Noncitizens

County Commissioners:
DISTRICT 1:  David Borrenpohl, 402-429-5463 - email: [email protected]
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DISTRICT 2: Theodore Evans, Jr., 402-335-7146 - email:  [email protected] 

DISTRICT 3:  Les Agena, 402-440-3427 - email: [email protected]