Indiana
Merriam is a small town in Indiana with a population of 309. Residents earn $44,444 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merriam receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Merriam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Merriam is $44,444, 41% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Merriam is $123,800, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Merriam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,444 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,373 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,905 |
| Unemployment | 14.5% |
| 303% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 983 |
| County GDP | $2,553M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 127 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $123,800 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,487 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,647/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2869°N, 85.4332°W |
| County FIPS | 18113 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |