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Merom, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Sullivan County County
Merom, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Merom a Good Place to Live?
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $148,463. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Merom reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.