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Merino, CO
Town in Logan County, Colorado.
Population
286
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,886
ZIP codes
0
Merino and its ZIP codes
Merino at a glance
- Merino is about 33 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Merino.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,722
7,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merino, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
927
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merino, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Merino
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtwoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| SterlingCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| HillroseTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SnyderCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BrushCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| AkronTown | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| PadroniCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| IliffTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Saddle RidgeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue SkyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0 |
| Raymer (New Raymer)Town | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort MorganCity | 28 mi | 5.3 |
| Morgan HeightsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| Log Lane VillageTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merino, CO in?
- Merino is in Logan County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Merino, CO?
- About 286 people live in Merino, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merino?
- Nearby places include Atwood (6.4 mi), Sterling (13 mi), Hillrose (14 mi), Snyder (16 mi), Brush (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023