Merigold (sometimes misspelled as Marigold or Merrigold) is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 379.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38759

Area code662

Living in Merigold

Work & commute in Merigold

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Most working residents leave Merigold for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (31%), Mound Bayou (5%) and Clarksdale (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Cleveland

31%

Mound Bayou

Clarksdale

Olive Branch

5%Work in townlive and work in Merigold 7 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 80Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Merigold →

Health in Merigold

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 82.9%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 16.5%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

Bolivar Medical CenterCleveland · 6.4 mi · ER

Delta Health Center Mobile Health Unit #1 (Dhc Mhu1)Mound Bayou · 2.8 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 Merigold · CMS · HRSAHealth in Merigold →

Natural hazards in Merigold

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Merigold flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Merigold

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Merigold →

Climate in Merigold

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Merigold has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter

74° / 53°Spring

90° / 71°Summer

76° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Merigold get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 11, with the last in spring around Mar 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Merigold →