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Merom, IN
Town in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Population
285
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Merom and its ZIP codes
Merom at a glance
- Merom is about 4.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Merom, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Merom.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,710
5,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,480 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merom, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merom, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Merom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GraysvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Palestine, ILVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| New LebanonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Hutsonville, ILVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SullivanCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| West York, ILCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Robinson, ILCity | 9.6 mi | 4.7 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FairbanksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| CarlisleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Flat Rock, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| West Union, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| ShelburnTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| OaktownTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Annapolis, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Stoy, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merom, IN in?
- Merom is in Sullivan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Merom, IN?
- About 285 people live in Merom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merom?
- Nearby places include Graysville (4.3 mi), Palestine, IL (4.6 mi), New Lebanon (5.3 mi), Hutsonville, IL (6.2 mi), Sullivan (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023