At a Glance
Median Income
$90,250
$22,959 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.3% smoking rate
How Merwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merwin a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Merwin residents earn a median household income of $90,250 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,959. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
0.0% of adults in Merwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merwin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,250
Per Capita$22,959
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$315,610
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.3%
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Merwin was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (54 miles).
4.9% of the population has a disability.