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Merriman, Nebraska

village · Cherry County

At a glance

117
Population
$227,304
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$41,477
Median household income
47% below U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
57.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost12% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college41 mi
Nearest community college109 mi
Nearest technical college111 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates37%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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