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Merrill, IA
City in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Population
846
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,622
ZIP codes
0
Merrill and its ZIP codes
Merrill at a glance
- Merrill is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,969 a year, 11% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (20% below Iowa) and median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Merrill, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merrill, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,969
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (360), Irish Americans (184), Dutch Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Merrill.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,434
11,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$171M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Merrill, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merrill, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
868
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merrill, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Merrill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Le MarsCity | 5.9 mi | 8.8 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| HintonCity | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| OyensCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| StrubleCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| CraigCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| RemsenCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| KingsleyCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| AkronCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| MauriceCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| North Sioux City, SDCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| IretonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| WestfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Sioux CityCity | 18 mi | 59.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merrill, IA in?
- Merrill is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Merrill, IA?
- About 846 people live in Merrill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merrill?
- Nearby places include Le Mars (5.9 mi), Brunsville (6.4 mi), Hinton (7.1 mi), Oyens (12 mi), Struble (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023