Merkel, TX 79536

Population 4,127

79536 is zip code located in Merkel, Texas. The population is 4,127, making 79536 the largest zipcode in Merkel and the 6th largest in Taylor County.

There are 5 public schools in 79536 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 zip code 79536. Unemployment in 79536 is moderate.

Merkel Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

51.79% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

77.64% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

31 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%

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 79536, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 79536's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 79536 in our database.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 79536.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    18.1%
  • Rented
    20.4%
  • Owned
    61.5%

1 Building Permits View All

  • 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

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (930/1142)
    Merkel, TX has 81.44% 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.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 79536: $51,345

Unemployment

Unemployment in Merkel is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.03%
White Collar - 55.97%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Randy Neugebauer

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 79536 in our database.

14 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 79536 in our database.

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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