Merrill, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lincoln County County
Merrill, WI
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 $49,947 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,741. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrill is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,172. Median rent is $784/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Merrill reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,476/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Merrill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrill has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.