The results for the 2023 Johnson County Community Survey were recently shared with the Board of County Commissioners. This annual survey has been conducted by the ETC Institute since 2005. The survey was administered by mail, phone, and online. Results were statistically representative of each of the county’s six commission districts.

This year, the county held steady and still has high satisfaction from residents in multiple categories. The ratings for Johnson County as a place to live, work and raise children are among the highest in the nation.

• 95% are satisfied with Johnson County as a place to live.
• 94% are satisfied with Johnson County as a place to raise children.
• 90% of respondents have an overall feeling of safety in the county.
• 90% are satisfied with Johnson County as a place to work.

Ratings of Johnson County as a place to retire were 13% above the national average. Other areas where we exceeded the national average were public safety services (21% higher), value received for tax dollars rated (19% higher) and satisfaction with county services (27% higher.)

Community residents identified the top five opportunities for the county to increase satisfaction and commit resources. Aging and Human Services topped that list again this year followed by mental health services, Sheriff’s Office, public health services and protect the environment/natural resources. Residents identified the most critical role for Johnson County Government in the next 10 to 20 years as making sure that necessary health and human services are available.

A summary of the survey results reflects most residents have a positive perception of Johnson County.

Although satisfaction with county services has decreased slightly, most decreases are less than the national average and Johnson County is setting the standard for service delivery in most areas.