Merna, Nebraska
Quick Statistics
Merna is a community in Custer County, Nebraska, home to about 383 people spread across 0.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,769 a year, and a typical home is worth about $100,000. About 28.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Nebraska towns GeoStat tracks, Merna ranks number 244 of 583 in population, number 300 in median household income, number 314 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Merna typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Broken Bow, NE | 8.3 mi. | 3,502 |
| 2. | Anselmo, NE | 10.7 mi. | 93 |
| 3. | Callaway, NE | 15.7 mi. | 562 |
| 4. | Berwyn, NE | 16.4 mi. | 51 |
| 5. | Westerville, NE | 20.6 mi. | 19 |
| 6. | Arnold, NE | 22.8 mi. | 945 |
| 7. | Sargent, NE | 22.9 mi. | 534 |
| 8. | Oconto, NE | 23.7 mi. | 167 |
What is the population of Merna, Nebraska?
Merna has a population of about 383 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Merna, Nebraska in?
Merna is located in Custer County, Nebraska.
What is the median home value in Merna, Nebraska?
The median home value in Merna is about $100,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Merna, Nebraska?
The median personal income in Merna is about $35,769 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Merna, Nebraska?
Since 1950, 109 tornadoes have been recorded in Custer County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Merna, Nebraska?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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