Merna, NE
Living in Merna
Bikeability
30
Walkability
44
Commute
89
Public Transit
15
Affordability
100
Public Safety
82
Airports
1
Hospitals
56
Colleges
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
353
Population
-52 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$1.8k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$75k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$489
Median Monthly Rent
+$279 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas54%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merna
United States45
Nebraska33
Custer County16
Property Crime in Merna
United States48
Nebraska45
Custer County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merna
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merna, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merna, NE
Sterling West Gothenburg Campus
43 miles, SW
St Mary Elementary School
44 miles, E
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
57 miles, SW
St Patrick Jr Sr High School
57 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Merna, NE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
64 miles, SE
Hastings College
95 miles, SE
York College
121 miles, E
Concordia University-Nebraska
144 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merna, NE
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Callaway District Hospital
16 miles, SW
Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
43 miles, SW
Valley County Health System
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Merna, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
54 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
65 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
83 miles, SE
Lincoln Airport
162 miles, E