Merna, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
380
Population
704/sq mi density
$73,500
Median Income
$32,828 per capita
$107,500
Home Value
$171,963 Zillow
$1,083
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Merna experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Merna has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").