Merrill, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,224 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,947 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$696 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 12
Feb 1 9 16
Mar 2 9 27
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 5 31
Dec 1 13 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 12, WI Assembly District 35, WI
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Schools

Prairie River Middle
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Kate Goodrich Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northcentral Technical College
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ministry Good Samaritan Health Ctr
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
15 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ascension St Clares Hospital
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
28 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
33 miles, NE • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
86 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ford Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
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