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Merrill, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County
Merrill, IA
At a Glance
How Merrill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merrill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merrill residents earn a median household income of $79,250 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrill is $157,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,670. Median rent is $581/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Merrill reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,291/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Merrill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrill has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.