Johnstown, Nebraska
Village · Population 45 · #489 in Nebraska
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About Johnstown
Johnstown is a tiny community in northwestern Nebraska with an estimated population of 45.
Johnstown holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 85 residents per square mile.
📰 Johnstown News Today
- John T. Appleman Obituary (2026) - Johnstown, NE - Hoch Funeral Homes, Inc - Ainsworth Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Alita M. (Koch) Burdick Obituary (2026) - Ainsworth, NE - Hoch Funeral Homes, Inc - Ainsworth Legacy obituary · Apr 8
- Michael Wolff Obituary - Johnstown, OH Dignity Memorial · Sep 22
- Plum Creek Fire up to 70% contained, more than 7,000 acres burned in north-central Nebraska Nebraska Examiner · Apr 25
- Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County | Office of Governor Jim Pillen governor.nebraska.gov · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Johnstown Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Johnstown — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- With 45 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)45
Rank in state#489 of 528
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density85/sq mi
Coordinates42.5721, -100.0563