Merkel, TX
Living in Merkel
Bikeability9
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability99
Public Safety77
Airports3
Hospitals61
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+39 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value+$8k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$415Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas2%
Utility gas49%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merkel
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in Merkel
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (13%)(84%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump87%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merkel
Inland Flooding40
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merkel, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merkel, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
13 miles, E
Cornerstone Christian School
15 miles, E
The Kenley School
15 miles, E
A Habitat for Learning
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merkel, TX
McMurry University
16 miles, E
Hardin-Simmons University
16 miles, E
Abilene Christian University
18 miles, E
Angelo State University
76 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merkel, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
16 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
17 miles, SE
Abilene Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Anson General Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Merkel, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
20 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
82 miles, S
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
133 miles, W
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
133 miles, NW