Merriman, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cherry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
90 Population 87/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $25,721 per capita
$36,400 Home Value $163,194 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Merriman, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$25,721 per capita
Home Value
$36,400
87% below
Zillow: $163,194
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Merriman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Merriman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Merriman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Merriman residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,721. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merriman is $36,400 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,194. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

24.3% of adults in Merriman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Merriman has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population90
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$25,721
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,400
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$163,194
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,393/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,262 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Merriman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.