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Merna, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
Merna, NE
At a Glance
How Merna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merna a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merna residents earn a median household income of $73,500 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,828. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merna is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,384. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Merna reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,531/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Merna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merna has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.