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Merrill, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lincoln County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,224
Population
1,232/sq mi density
$49,947
Median Income
$30,741 per capita
$113,200
Home Value
$213,837 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
1,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,947 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Merrill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,259 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1806°N, 89.7003°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in |
Merrill has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").