Merkel, TX

Living in Merkel

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 1
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 36
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Schools 19
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Residents

2.6k Population +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

$44k Median 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

$63k Median Home Value +$8k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$415 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merkel, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merkel, TX

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The Kenley School
15 miles, E
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A Habitat for Learning
16 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Merkel, TX

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McMurry University
16 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Merkel, TX

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Airports

Airports near Merkel, TX

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