Merrick County, NE Eviction Risk
7 cities · 4,540 residents · Avg 2.3/10 (Very Low) · Updated2.3Avg score
3.7Highest city
1.6Lowest city
21.8%Rent burden
$898Median rent
R+62.52020 margin
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All cities in Merrick County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarks, NE | 330 | $840 | 26.7% | 3.7 |
| 2 | Palmer, NE | 403 | $875 | 17.5% | 2.5 |
| 3 | Chapman, NE | 290 | $1,250 | 19.0% | 2.5 |
| 4 | Hordville, NE | 221 | $850 | 18.3% | 2.3 |
| 5 | Central City, NE | 3,061 | $677 | 27.7% | 2.0 |
| 6 | Archer, NE | 53 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 7 | Overland, NE | 182 | — | — | 1.6 |
About Merrick County
Merrick County spans 7 cities serving approximately 4,540 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.3/10. The county voted Republican by 62.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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