Merrick County, NE
Living in Merrick County
Bikeability13
Walkability37
Commute86
Public Transit16
Affordability88
Public Safety96
Airports9
Hospitals66
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation+14 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate35%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas37%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrick County
United States45
Nebraska33
Property Crime in Merrick County
United States48
Nebraska45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrick County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding40
Tornado32
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrick County, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrick County, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
13 miles, SE
Hampton Lutheran School
21 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
23 miles, SW
Grand Island Christian School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Merrick County, NE
York College
31 miles, SE
Hastings College
44 miles, SW
Concordia University-Nebraska
52 miles, E
University of Nebraska at Kearney
64 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrick County, NE
Merrick Medical Center
5 miles, S
Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Howard County Medical Center
23 miles, W
Genoa Community Hospital
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Merrick County, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
20 miles, SW
Kearney Regional Airport
59 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
70 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
111 miles, E