Wisconsin
Merrillan is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 568. Residents earn $53,875 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merrillan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Merrillan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Merrillan is $53,875, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Merrillan is $129,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Merrillan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 43.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,875 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,032 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,373 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,372M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.46% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $129,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,379 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 71.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.46% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4506°N, 90.8345°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55053 |
Winner: Republican by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |