Merrillan, WI

Merrillan, Wisconsin

Merrillan, Wisconsin, in Jackson county, is 40 miles SE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 115 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village contains a population of approximately 585.

The People and Families of Merrillan

In Merrillan, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Merrillan, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Unlike most villages, Merrillan has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrillan had a median family income of $35,000. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Merrillan.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Merrillan.

Merrillan Housing

Merrillan has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Merrillan might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Wisconsin. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Merrillan the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Merrillan, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Merrillan, WI

Comparing Merrillan 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
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Merrillan Almanac

Merrillan Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Merrillan Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Merrillan, 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

Merrillan Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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