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
$224,172 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
255
Violent Crime/100K
2,476 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,947 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°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 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").