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Merriam, KS
Kansas · Wyandotte County · Kansas City Metro
Merriam is a small city in Kansas with a population of 11,036. Residents earn $71,665 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
11,036
Population
2,555/sq mi density
$71,665
Median Income
$40,533 per capita
$242,400
Home Value
$318,645 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
4,323 property/100K
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Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,665 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
12
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Merriam, KS
12 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Merriam, KS.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| City of Firsts | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Community of Excellence | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Education in Merriam | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Incorporation of Merriam | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Merriam Park & George Kessler | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Shawnee Friends Mission | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| The Founding of Campbellton | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| The Overland Trails | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| The People of the South Wind & the Coming of the Shawnee | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| The South Park Community | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| The Trolley Line & Hocker Grove Amusement Park | Merriam Historic Plaza Walking Path. |
| Shawnee Friends Mission | Marker is on 63rd Terrace, 0.1 miles west of Carter Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |