Housing by town in Merrick County, Nebraska
Merrick County, Nebraska has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $750 (±$110) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $689 in 2015–2019 (+8.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Chapman has the highest median gross rent ($1,250) and Central City the lowest ($677).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $750 (±$110)
- Households that rent
- 17.8%
- Median household income
- $68,354
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Merrick County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City | $677 | 26.1% | $73,229 | $165,300 | $2,287 |
| Central Township (Merrick County) | — | 45.8% | $73,333 | — | — |
| Chapman | $1,250 | 21.2% | $86,250 | $113,800 | $1,329 |
| Chapman Township (Merrick County) | $1,167 | 14.2% | $53,977 | $190,700 | $2,542 |
| Clarks | $840 | 12.8% | $49,167 | $107,600 | $1,345 |
| Clarksville Township | $860 | 7.5% | $63,750 | $172,400 | $1,961 |
| Lone Tree Township (Merrick County) | — | 8.3% | $75,833 | $176,100 | $2,040 |
| Loup Township (Merrick County) | $850 | 17.4% | $70,417 | $150,000 | $1,815 |
| Mead Township | — | 22.2% | $65,197 | — | — |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | — | 18.6% | $65,000 | $233,300 | — |
| Palmer | $875 | 19.2% | $62,578 | $123,900 | $1,500 |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | — | 4.3% | $83,000 | $394,400 | $4,722 |
| Prairie Island Township | — | 0.0% | — | $425,000 | $3,250 |
| Silver Creek | $908 | 22.9% | $51,563 | $98,600 | $1,298 |
| Silver Creek Township (Merrick County) | $908 | 16.2% | $49,788 | $118,800 | $1,612 |
| Vieregg Township | $1,009 | 8.0% | $85,750 | $246,400 | $3,309 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,300 | $33,800 | $54,050 |
| 2 people | $23,200 | $38,600 | $61,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,250 | $77,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,850 | $95,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,700 | $101,950 |
How the places in Merrick County rank across Nebraska
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Crime reported to police in Merrick County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 141 | 7,784 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 63 | 8 | 101 | 7,889 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merrick County recorded 5 violent and 8 property crimes, 63 and 101 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Merrick County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick County Sheriff's Office | 4,711 | 2 | 6 |
| Central City Police Department | 3,178 | 3 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Merrick County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68826 | 3,944 | $678 | $172,100 | $74,583 | 23.0% |
| 68864 | 958 | $925 | $184,200 | $83,365 | 15.7% |
| 68628 | 848 | $792 | $183,600 | $58,438 | 7.6% |
| 68663 | 782 | $871 | $210,500 | $57,333 | 15.3% |
| 68827 | 761 | $1,052 | $430,400 | $89,063 | 14.7% |
| 68816 | 137 | — | $171,200 | $61,685 | 36.1% |
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Questions about Merrick County
What is the crime rate in Merrick County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Merrick County recorded 63 violent and 101 property crimes per 100,000 residents (5 violent and 8 property crimes in all).
Which place in Merrick County has the highest rent?
Chapman has the highest median gross rent, $1,250 (±$597) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Merrick County has the lowest rent?
Central City has the lowest median gross rent, $677 (±$82) a month.
What is the median rent in Merrick County, Nebraska?
The median gross rent in Merrick County is $750 (±$110) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick County, Nebraska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrick County, Nebraska
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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