County Profile
Johnson County Government
County Overview
Founded in 1855, Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its
role as a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern
quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area (combined population of 2 million), along the Kansas/Missouri border, and exhibits all
the hallmarks of a great, largely suburban community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally recognized public schools;
first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods. The largest county in Kansas, Johnson
County is a growing and diverse community of about 629,000 residents. The county consists of several larger suburbs, including
Olathe, the county seat, and Overland Park, the second most populous city in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. With a national
reputation for excellence, the county is proud to be amongst the top 2% of all counties that have achieved a Triple AAA bond rating
and is ranked 14th on Niche’s 2023 list of Best Counties to live in America. The County’s population has grown 15.69% from 2010 to
2021, and continued growth is expected due to the high quality of life and excellent amenities that are provided throughout the
county. Johnson County is a growth engine of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is home to the headquarters of Garmin, Black
and Veatch and AMC Theaters. Panasonic recently selected the City of De Soto to locate its new EV battery facility, expecting to
bring more than 4,000 jobs.
Johnson County operates under the commission-manager form of government with a 7-member elected Board of County
Commissioners. Johnson County operates on a $1.79 billion operating and capital budget and has more than 4,200 full-time
equivalent positions (FTEs) and offers more than 450 services, from renewing car tags to providing emergency medical services.
At Johnson County Government, we challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about
our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve
ourselves and our organization. To learn more, go to: www.jocogov.org.
Benefits
View our current benefits offerings here: https://www.jocogov.org/department/financial-management-and-administration/employee-benefits