Merna, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
380 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
2
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Custer County
2
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 1 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Anselmo-Merna High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
North Park Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Broken Bow Middle School
8 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Mid-Plains Community College
57 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Nebraska at Kearney
64 miles, S • 2.3 star
Central Community College
83 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
43 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Valley County Health System
43 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
66 miles, S • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
162 miles, SE • 1 star
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