Merrill, WI

Merrill, Wisconsin

Merrill, Wisconsin, in Lincoln county, is 89 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 166 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 10,146 people lived in Merrill.

The People and Families of Merrill

In Merrill, about 52% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Merrill, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrill had a median family income of $45,860.

Political Inclinations

Merrill residents donated more money ($10,875) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Merrill Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Merrill are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Merrill, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Merrill is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Merrill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Merrill, WI

Comparing Merrill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Merrill Almanac

Merrill Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Merrill Public Libraries

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Merrill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Merrill residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Merrill, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Merrill Hospitals

GOOD SAMARITAN HLTH CTR
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
601 S CENTER AVE
(715) 536-5511
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Merrill

Merrill High Schools (2004)

MERRILL HI
1201 N SALES ST
715-536-4594
Serves 1,157 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Merrill Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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