At a Glance
Median Income
$73,500
$32,828 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
Zillow: $171,963
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.0% (72% 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 $171,963. 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$32,828
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$882M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$1,083
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$171,963
Housing Units167
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation2,661 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Merna was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.