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Merwin, MO
Village in Bates County, Missouri.
Population
33
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
225
ZIP codes
0
Merwin and its ZIP codes
Merwin at a glance
- Merwin is about 2.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bates County. PPP loans are for Merwin.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,613
3,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,259 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merwin, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
416
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 20°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Merwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmsterdamCity | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| DrexelCity | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Linn Valley, KSCity | 7 mi | 3 |
| La Cygne, KSCity | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| AmoretCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AdrianCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ArchieCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Fontana, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| PassaicTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ButlerCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| FreemanCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Louisburg, KSCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| West LineVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| FosterVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Somerset, KSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Pleasanton, KSCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merwin, MO in?
- Merwin is in Bates County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Merwin, MO?
- About 33 people live in Merwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merwin?
- Nearby places include Amsterdam (3.6 mi), Drexel (6.4 mi), Linn Valley, KS (7 mi), La Cygne, KS (9.8 mi), Amoret (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023