Merriam, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
309
Population
312/sq mi density
$44,444
Median Income
$26,373 per capita
$123,800
Home Value
$251,591 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,444 median income, 24.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Merriam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Noble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Merriam has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").