Elk Creek is a village in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States.

[3] Elk Creek got its start circa 1873, following construction of the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad through the territory.

[7] In 2011, interest in deep-mining of deposits of rare earth minerals southwest of Elk Creek was rekindled.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.

34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 12.5% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.9% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.