Merrill, IA
Living in Merrill
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute83
Public Transit1
Affordability94
Public Safety95
Airports20
Hospitals70
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
917Population+114 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$17 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K44%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merrill
United States45
Iowa35
Plymouth County10
Property Crime in Merrill
United States48
Iowa43
Plymouth County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrill
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado15
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merrill, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merrill, IA
Holy Cross School-St Michael Center
14 miles, SW
Holy Cross School-Blessed Sacrament Center
16 miles, SW
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
16 miles, NE
St Mary S High School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Merrill, IA
Briar Cliff University
16 miles, SW
Morningside College
18 miles, S
Northwestern College
22 miles, NE
Dordt University
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merrill, IA
Floyd Valley Healthcare
7 miles, NE
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Mercyone Siouxland
17 miles, SW
Dunes Surgical Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Merrill, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
23 miles, S
Joe Foss Field
64 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, S