Merrimac, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
575 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$274,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$900 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$764 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sauk County
2
Baraboo Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sauk County
5
Baraboo Urban Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 11 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Merrimac Community
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
Lodi High
6 miles, S · 3.7star
Lodi Primary
6 miles, S
Lodi Middle
6 miles, S · 2.3star
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Colleges

Madison Area Technical College
23 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Sauk Prairie Hospital
9 miles, W · 5star
Divine Savior Healthcare
15 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Appleton International Airport
82 miles, NE · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
87 miles, SW · 1star
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