Merrill, WI

Living in Merrill

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 50
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 24
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Residents

9.1k Population -692 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office27%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value -$6.4k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$548 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Merrill

United States45
Wisconsin35
Wausau-Weston Metro Area19
Lincoln County24

Property Crime in Merrill

United States48
Wisconsin37
Wausau-Weston Metro Area23
Lincoln County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 11
Feb 16 1 9
Mar 28 2 9
Apr 42 3 4
May 54 3 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 31 2 6
Dec 17 1 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merrill

Inland Flooding14
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merrill, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merrill, WI

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Ntc Christian Academy
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Merrill, WI

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East-West University
56 miles, E
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Lawrence University
90 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Merrill, WI

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Airports

Airports near Merrill, WI

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Ford Airport
89 miles, NE