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Merrill

A village of 663 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Merrill

Village in Michigan, United States
663Population
0.7 sq miArea
669 ftElevation

Merrill is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 663 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Jonesfield Township.

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ZIP code48637
Living in Merrill

Housing in Merrill

$210K▲ 5.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Merrill home is worth about $210,000, up 5.7% in a year, 21% below the Michigan typical home.

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Work & commute in Merrill

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Most working residents leave Merrill for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Saginaw (11%), Saginaw (11%) and Midland (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Saginaw
11%
Saginaw
11%
Midland
7%
Jonesfield
6%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Merrill →

Health in Merrill

Compared with Michigan

12worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Healthsource SaginawSaginaw · 14.6 mi · ER
Great Lake Bay Health Centers Integrated Care MidlandMidland · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Merrill · CMS · HRSAHealth in Merrill →

Natural hazards in Merrill

35
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Merrill →

Climate in Merrill

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Merrill has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter
56° / 35°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Merrill’s library

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Merrill District Library321 West Saginaw Street · part of Merrill District Library
Fine-freeE-books29 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Merrill District Library →
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