Merkel, Texas

Population 2,581

Merkel is located in Taylor County, TX. The population is 2,581, making Merkel the 3rd largest city in Taylor County.

There are 5 public schools in Merkel with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Merkel is high , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Merkel is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Merkel property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Merkel include Trent, Tye and Hawley.

Merkel Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.5%

Crime Rate

51.79% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 114
  • Violent Crimes: 648
  • Robbery: 76
  • Burglary: 267
  • Property Crime: 648
  • Larceny Theft: 267

Registered Offenders

86.02% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Merkel
  • 96.86 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

31 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 28

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Merkel, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Merkel's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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25 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Merkel, TX

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Merkel, TX issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Merkel, TX issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

Zip Codes

79536

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Environmental Hazards

31 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1355/1568)
    Merkel, TX has 86.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Merkel, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Merkel, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.35°
  • February 50.2°
  • March 58.67°
  • April 67.12°
  • May 73.51°
  • June 82.46°
  • July 84.02°
  • August 84.72°
  • September 75.8°
  • October 65.63°
  • November 56.53°
  • December 44.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Merkel, TX

Earthquakes
Merkel, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Merkel, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Merkel, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Merkel, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Merkel, TX: $40,481

Unemployment

Unemployment in Merkel is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.23%
White Collar - 50.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Neugebauer

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Merkel, TX

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Merkel, TX

1 Retirement Home view all

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