Nebraska
Merna is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 380. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merna receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Merna stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Merna is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Merna is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Merna experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,500 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,725 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $882M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $107,500 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,384 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,083 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.0 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4852°N, 99.7611°W |
| County FIPS | 31041 |
Winner: Republican by 72.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |