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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,262 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9230°N, 101.6997°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 90 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Merriman has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").