Merrick County

NE · Pop. 180,294 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Merrick County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 180,294.

$/Acre: $3,488

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 116.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$82,056

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,488

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale1907

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall34 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,779 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K591

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak