About Merrill
Merrill is a tiny community in northwestern Iowa with an estimated population of 713.
Merrill holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,371 residents per square mile.
📰 Merrill News Today
- Tell us what you think about the Merrill Rail Crossing Elimination Study at our upcoming public meeting on May 14 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · May 11
- Public meeting being held for Merrill Rail Crossing Elimination Study KTIV · Aug 3
- Danny "Dan" "Dirt" C. Robinson Obituary Jul 25, 2026 Waterbury Funeral Service · Jul 25
- Kenneth John White Obituary Jul 19, 2026 Rexwinkel Funeral Homes · Jul 19
- International Writing Program director to step down after 25 years Iowa Now · Oct 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Merrill Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Merrill
- Casey's General Store — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Merrill
- HIghway 75 Wetland County Land · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)713
Rank in state#367 of 940
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density1,371/sq mi
Coordinates42.7204, -96.2519