Utility Providers in Merriman, Nebraska

Merriman is served by 10 utility providers across 2 categories covering 1 ZIP code in Cherry County.

Cherry County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in Merriman vs. US average

Natural gas
$10.63/Mcf
↓ 27% below US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across Merriman-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in Merriman

Electricity$250+
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How Merriman heats its homes

10%
17%
73%

10% natural gas · 17% electricity · 73% other fuels

Internet providers in Merriman

Merriman has moderate broadband coverage.

Great Plains Communications LLC
1,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
50 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
10 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Water 6 providers

CODY, VILLAGE OF
CROOKSTON, VILLAGE OF
KILGORE, VILLAGE OF
MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF
VALENTINE, CITY OF
WOOD LAKE, VILLAGE OF

Internet 4 providers

Great Plains Communications LLC
Fiber / DSL up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
Fixed Wireless up to 10 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 50 Mbps

ZIP codes in Merriman, NE

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.