At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merritt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Merritt reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 866/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density1,875/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
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%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property866/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband11.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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