Merriam, Kansas

Population 11,090

Merriam is located in Johnson County, KS. The population is 11,090, making Merriam the 8th largest city in Johnson County.

There are 0 public schools in Merriam with an average Homefacts rating of NA. The total crime rate for Merriam is moderate , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Merriam is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Merriam property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Merriam include Mission, Roeland Park and Fairway.

Merriam Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Not Determined
  • No High School Diploma: 6.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.1%

Crime Rate

47.17% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 616
  • Violent Crimes: 384
  • Robbery: 63
  • Burglary: 241
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

11.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Merriam
  • 15.33 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 41

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 0 K-12 public schools in Merriam, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Merriam's schools as Not Determined, with an overall NA rating.
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  • In 2014, the city of Merriam, KS issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Merriam, KS issued 11 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: $760
  • 1 Bedroom: $872
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,026
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,360
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,564

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Merriam, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Merriam, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Merriam, KS is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.73°
  • February 34.47°
  • March 47.25°
  • April 56.78°
  • May 66.38°
  • June 76.93°
  • July 81.68°
  • August 78.7°
  • September 69.5°
  • October 58.05°
  • November 47.8°
  • December 34.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Merriam, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Merriam, KS: $57,281

Unemployment

Unemployment in Merriam is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.73%
White Collar - 65.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Kevin Yoder

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Merriam, KS

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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