Merrill, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Klamath County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
985
Population
2,052/sq mi density
$50,469
Median Income
$22,036 per capita
$172,900
Home Value
$241,141 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,469 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,900 home value, $789/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Merrill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,070 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0260°N, 121.6009°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Klamath County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 46 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 84 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 109 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 171 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 173 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Merrill has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").