Merritt, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
75
Population
1,875/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Merritt, IL
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
How Merritt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merritt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merritt a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Merritt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merritt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density1,875/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,752
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$98,242
Housing Units17
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation600 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.