Merkel Independent School District, TX

Living in Merkel ISD

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 5
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 88
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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 21
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Residents

6.4k Population +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

$50k Median 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

$78k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$491 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Merkel Independent School District, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Merkel Independent School District, TX

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

Colleges

Colleges near Merkel Independent School District, TX

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McMurry University
15 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Merkel Independent School District, TX

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Airports

Airports near Merkel Independent School District, TX

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