At a Glance
Median Income
$37,115
$18,093 per capita
Home Value
$57,700
Zillow: $156,467
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
17.8% smoking rate
How Merom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merom a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merom residents earn a median household income of $37,115 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,093. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merom is $57,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,467. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
7.2% of adults in Merom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merom has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population292
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,115
Per Capita$18,093
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,700
Rent
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$156,467
Housing Units86
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation546 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Merom was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.