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Merrill, OR
City in Klamath County, Oregon.
Population
819
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,709
ZIP codes
0
Merrill and its ZIP codes
Merrill at a glance
- Merrill is about 39 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,607 a year, 32% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,700 (57% below Oregon) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Merrill, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merrill, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,607
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (306), German Americans (74), Irish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Klamath County. PPP loans are for Merrill.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,944
23,884 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$623M
FY 2026, $8,981 per person
How people get to work
Merrill, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merrill, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merrill, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Merrill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tulelake, CACity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| MalinCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AltamontCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.1 |
| Klamath FallsCity | 15 mi | 20.1 |
| Newell, CACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| BonanzaTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Dorris, CACity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| KenoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.3 |
| Running Y RanchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| Macdoel, CACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount Hebron, CACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merrill, OR in?
- Merrill is in Klamath County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Merrill, OR?
- About 819 people live in Merrill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merrill?
- Nearby places include Tulelake, CA (8 mi), Malin (9.8 mi), Falcon Heights (11 mi), Altamont (14 mi), Klamath Falls (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023