Merrick County , Nebraska
Population: 7,696 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,849 Home $168,000 Rent $772/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,696 residents, Merrick County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike.
$62,849
Median Income
household
$168,000
Home Value
median
$772/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,849 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,539 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| Median Home Value | $168,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $772/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,696 |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.3%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
29.9%
High Blood Pressure
26.9%
No Physical Activity
17.8%
Depression
31.6%
Insufficient Sleep
72.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.9 · 43th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.49
🔥 Wildfire
50.10
❄️ Winter Storm
59.74
🌍 Earthquake
15.33
☀️ Drought
91.76
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