Merkel, TX

Merkel is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,630. Residents earn $62,368 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,630 Population 939/sq mi density

$62,368 Median Income $27,624 per capita

$99,000 Home Value $179,483 Zillow

$992 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr

648 Violent Crime/100K 648 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$62,368 median income, 1.2% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$99,000 home value, $992/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

648 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Merkel, TX.

Name	Year	Description
Merkel, TX	1974	Very high daylight disc moving south to north&#44 with no deviation of course or altitude or speed.