Merkel Independent School District, TX
Living in Merkel ISD
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute37
Public Transit2
Affordability88
Public Safety77
Airports3
Hospitals61
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+397 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas6%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merkel ISD
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in Merkel ISD
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%
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 ISD
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding53
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merkel Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merkel Independent School District, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
12 miles, E
Cornerstone Christian School
14 miles, E
The Kenley School
14 miles, E
A Habitat for Learning
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Merkel Independent School District, TX
McMurry University
15 miles, E
Hardin-Simmons University
15 miles, E
Abilene Christian University
17 miles, E
Angelo State University
75 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merkel Independent School District, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
16 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
16 miles, E
Abilene Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E
Anson General Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Merkel Independent School District, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
19 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
81 miles, S
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
134 miles, W
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
134 miles, NW