Merrill, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Saginaw County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

825 Population 1,179/sq mi density

$47,000 Median Income $20,248 per capita

$89,700 Home Value $193,374 Zillow

$722 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

305 Violent Crime/100K 1,602 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$47,000 median income, 13.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,700 home value, $722/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

305 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Merrill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	671 ft (205 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	1,179/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4091°N, 84.3345°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Saginaw County County
Nearest Airport	Mbs International (MBS) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 38.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.9 / 100
Community Resilience	93.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1994.

Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,140 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	52 km	116
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	65 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	67 km	1
May 12, 1956	EF4	70 km	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	98 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	100 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	63 km	1
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	48 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	69 km	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	38 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	81 km	0
Jul 14, 1974	EF3	75 km	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	98 km	0
Feb 28, 2024	EF2	77 km	0
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	84 km	2
Mar 14, 2019	EF2	64 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF2	51 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF2	84 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF2	77 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.0 in

Merrill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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