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Merrillan, WI
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Merrillan, WI
At a Glance
How Merrillan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merrillan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merrillan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merrillan residents earn a median household income of $53,875 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,032. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merrillan is $129,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,379. Median rent is $892/month, with 24.8% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Merrillan reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,127/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Merrillan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merrillan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.