Merrick County, NE

County in Nebraska, Midwest · ranked on 38 metrics

Rank among US counties

Merrick County, NE is a county in Nebraska with a population of 7,964 (2,538th of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 70th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (342nd of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (939th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,201st of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,745th of 2,916).

Population
7,964
2,538th highest of 3,094
Density
16.3
2,327th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.02%
853rd highest of 3,094
Area
488
2,097th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Nebraska

At a glance

Median household income
$68,354
1,306th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$175,900
1,665th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$750
2,431st highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.3%
3,005th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
7.9%
2,753rd highest of 3,094
College degree
18.3%
2,201st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.2%
1,144th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.9%
1,612th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,156th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
88.5%
1,198th highest of 3,094
Climate
50.5°F average
24°F in January, 75°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +65.0
81.8% Republican, 16.8% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Unemployment Rate (%)2.3%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 70th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Depression (%)19.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 196th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 240th of 2,916
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)31.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 277th of 3,094
  5. Poverty Rate (%)7.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    342nd of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)16.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 403rd of 2,916
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 512th of 2,916
  8. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$750
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 654th of 3,090
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)21.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    939th of 3,094
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)88.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,198th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,737th of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)72.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,154th of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year6,245
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,177th of 3,050
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)18.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,201st of 3,094
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)39.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,745th of 2,916
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,553rd of 2,916
  7. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$175,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,426th of 3,092
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,016
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,373rd of 3,050
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,270th of 2,916
  10. Median Household Income$68,354
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,306th of 3,093

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (67), weakest Health (61). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 13 of 15
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    Compared on 12 of 15
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    Compared on 13 of 15
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Quick answers

What is the population of Merrick County, NE?
Merrick County, NE has a population of 7,964, 2,538th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Merrick County, NE rank best at?
Among US counties, Merrick County, NE ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 70th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (342nd of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (939th of 3,094).
Where does Merrick County, NE rank worst?
Merrick County, NE ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,201st of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,745th of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Merrick County, NE?
Rankodex ranks Merrick County, NE on 38 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

38 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics