Merriam, KS
Living in Merriam
Bikeability5
Walkability4
Commute87
Public Transit4
Affordability71
Public Safety67
Airports57
Hospitals70
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+78 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate22%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$821Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merriam
United States45
Kansas56
Kansas City Metro Area63
Johnson County22
Property Crime in Merriam
United States48
Kansas58
Kansas City Metro Area57
Johnson County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merriam
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merriam, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merriam, KS
St Joseph Catholic School
1 miles, W
Hope Lutheran School
2 miles, W
John Paul Ii Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Heritage Online Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merriam, KS
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
6 miles, NE
Cleveland University-Kansas City
6 miles, S
University of Missouri-Kansas City
6 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merriam, KS
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
2 miles, S
University of Kansas Hospital
5 miles, NE
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
6 miles, S
St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Merriam, KS
Kansas City International Airport
19 miles, N
Manhattan Regional Airport
106 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
129 miles, S
Columbia Regional Airport
134 miles, E