At a Glance
Median Income
$47,000
$20,248 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $210,265
Median Rent
$722/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
24.6%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merrill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merrill residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,248. The unemployment rate stands at 24.6% (583% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrill is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,265. Median rent is $722/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
13.2% of adults in Merrill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population825
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$20,248
Unemployment24.6%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$722
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$210,265
Housing Units299
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation671 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Merrill was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.