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Merrill

A city of 717 people in Iowa
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About Merrill

City in Iowa, United States
1894Established
717Population
0.6 sq miArea
1,175 ftElevation

Merrill is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States, along the Floyd River. The population was 717 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code51038
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Housing in Merrill

$281K▲ 6.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Merrill home is worth about $281,000, up 6.6% in a year, 17% above the Iowa typical home.

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Most working residents leave Merrill for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sioux City (40%), Le Mars (12%) and Hinton (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Sioux City
40%
Le Mars
12%
Hinton
4%
South Sioux City, NE
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Merrill →

Health in Merrill

Compared with Iowa

1better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Floyd Valley HealthcareLe Mars · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Siouxland Community Health Women's ClinicSioux City · 16.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Merrill · CMS · HRSAHealth in Merrill →

Natural hazards in Merrill

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Merrill →

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Merrill has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 12°Winter
59° / 36°Spring
83° / 60°Summer
61° / 38°Fall
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