Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Merom is a small town in Indiana with a population of 292. Residents earn $37,115 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merom receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Merom offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Merom is $37,115, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Merom is $57,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Merom experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,115 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,421 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $1,163M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $57,700 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,463 |
| $/Sq Ft | $13 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 73.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0560°N, 87.5672°W |
| County FIPS | 18153 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 811/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |