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Merryville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Newton County County
Merryville, LA
At a Glance
How Merryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Merryville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Merryville residents earn a median household income of $26,554 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,931. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Merryville is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,623. Median rent is $562/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Merryville reports 603 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,494/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Merryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merryville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.