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Merrimac, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 526 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +26.4%
 
Males: 282  (53.6%)
Females: 244  (46.4%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53561.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,164 (it was $41,250 in 2000)
Merrimac:

$82,164
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,720 (it was $19,091 in 2000)

Merrimac village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $287,797 (it was $113,300 in 2000)
Merrimac:

$287,797
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $289,289; detached houses: $310,852; townhouses or other attached units: $241,946; in 2-unit structures: $244,471; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $144,121; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $260,772; mobile homes: $71,017

Median gross rent in 2022: $991.

March 2022 cost of living index in Merrimac: 88.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.2%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.4% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Merrimac, WI (2022)
    • 50184.2%White alone
    • 457.6%Hispanic
    • 325.4%Black alone
    • 244.0%Two or more races

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Merrimac, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Merrimac is 185 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.9%), Irish (10.6%), American (6.9%), Norwegian (6.6%), Dutch (4.6%), Polish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1899

Elevation: 810 feet

Land area: 0.76 square miles.

Population density: 693 people per square mile   (low).

Merrimac, Wisconsin map

5 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,522 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,890 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (23.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (145.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Wisconsin, WI (1.6 miles ),
West Point, WI (1.9 miles ),
Sumpter, WI (2.5 miles ),
Lodi, WI (2.5 miles ),
Bluffview, WI (2.7 miles ),
Prairie du Sac, WI (2.8 miles ),
Roxbury, WI (2.9 miles ),
Sauk City, WI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.37 N, Longitude: 89.63 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in Merrimac, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Merrimac, WI in 2022
Merrimac satellite photo by USGS

Merrimac tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 18 buildings, average cost: $503,200
  • 2021: 16 buildings, average cost: $546,200
  • 2020: 12 buildings, average cost: $515,600
  • 2019: 7 buildings, average cost: $536,900
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $437,200
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $312,600
  • 2016: 12 buildings, average cost: $349,500
  • 2015: 13 buildings, average cost: $383,200
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $456,700
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $394,900
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $296,500
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $375,000
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $308,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $249,100
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $322,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $424,600
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $244,600
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $304,200
  • 2004: 25 buildings, average cost: $270,600
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $273,100
  • 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $214,400
  • 2001: 17 buildings, average cost: $223,500
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $111,500
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $127,100
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $151,800
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $116,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Merrimac, WI residents
Average permit cost in Merrimac, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+19.2%).
Most common industries in Merrimac, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Merrimac, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.9%)
  • Carpenters (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)

Average climate in Merrimac, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Merrimac, Wisconsin average temperatures Merrimac, Wisconsin average precipitation Merrimac, Wisconsin humidity Merrimac, Wisconsin wind speed Merrimac, Wisconsin snowfall Merrimac, Wisconsin sunshine Merrimac, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.0. This is about average.

City:

68.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 4.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.176. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.176
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.36
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00428. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00428
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Merrimac-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Merrimac village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Merrimac-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 352.4 miles away from Merrimac center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 327.7 miles away from Merrimac center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 352.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 112.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 227.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sauk County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Merrimac topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Merrimac:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-LODI (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LODI, WI)
  • SAUK CTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SAUK CITY, WI)
  • RECOVER HEALTH OF WISCONSIN INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • ST CLARE MEADOWS CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • HOME HEALTH UNITED HSPC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • ST CLARE DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)

Airports located in Merrimac:

Amtrak stations near Merrimac:

  • 15 miles: PORTAGE (400 W. ONEIDA ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: WISCONSIN DELLS (LACROSSE ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Merrimac:

  • Madison Area Technical College (about 24 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 24 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 24 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 24 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Edgewood College (about 25 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 59 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 63 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)

Public elementary/middle school in Merrimac:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Merrimac Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Devil's Head Resort (56330 Bluff Rd).

Sauk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Merrimac that have no violations reported:

  • MERRY MACS CAMP N - CMPGD WELL 2 (Population served: 777, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MERRY MACS CAMP N - CAMPGROUND WELLS (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MERRY MACS CAMP N - STORE (Population served: 42, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Merrimac:

Marital status in Merrimac, WI
  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 37.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Merrimac:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Merrimac, WI (based on Sauk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,6188
Mainline Protestant10,74330
Evangelical Protestant7,49840
Other4363
None30,681-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 16
This county:

2.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Sauk County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
This county:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.1%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Sauk County:

28.6%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.3%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Merrimac:

57.0%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Merrimac:

57.7%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.5
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Merrimac:

16.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Merrimac:

6.1%
State:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Merrimac:

38.1%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Merrimac:

62.5%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Merrimac:

80.7%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Merrimac, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$753
Financial Administration 0$0 4$12,855
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,305
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,953
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,953
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,562
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,953
Totals for Government 0$0 24$22,335

Merrimac government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $227,000 ($431.56)
    Water Utilities: $119,000 ($226.24)
    Central Staff Services: $70,000 ($133.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $66,000 ($125.48)
    Regular Highways: $55,000 ($104.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($64.64)
    Financial Administration: $21,000 ($39.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($32.32)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($20.91)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($9.51)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($7.60)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($1.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $93,000 ($176.81)

Merrimac government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $185,000 ($351.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.90)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $10,000 ($19.01)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $13,000 ($24.71)
    Donations From Private Sources: $10,000 ($19.01)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.90)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($1.90)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $85,000 ($161.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($60.84)
    General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($34.22)
    Education: $6,000 ($11.41)
    Other: $3,000 ($5.70)
  • Tax - Property: $224,000 ($425.86)
    Other License: $4,000 ($7.60)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($5.70)

Merrimac government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,892,000 ($3596.96)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,815,000 ($3450.57)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $77,000 ($146.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Merrimac:

  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHFA (1240 AM; 1 kW; POYNETTE, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRPQ (740 AM; 0 kW; BARABOO, WI; Owner: BARABOO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Merrimac:

  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WBKY (95.9 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNWC-FM (102.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNNO-FM (106.9 FM; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBZU (105.1 FM; WAUNAKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WMAD-FM (92.1 FM; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBDL (102.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WWQM-FM (106.3 FM; MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT INC.)
  • WHIT-FM (93.1 FM; DE FOREST, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Merrimac:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W38CT (Channel 38; MADISON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W23BW (Channel 23; MADISON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Merrimac fatal accident list:

Feb 15, 2019 05:40 PM, Cemetery St, Lat: 43.378611, Lon: -89.635097, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 28, 2018 08:45 PM, Sr-113, Lat: 43.370700, Lon: -89.627025, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 1, 2002 04:44 PM, Sr-78, Lat: 43.372954, Lon: -89.639815, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Sep 21, 2001 10:13 AM, Sr-78, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Feb 10, 1980 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.2mTotal length
  • 427Total average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Merrimac)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.381389 Lon: -89.640556, Call Sign: WQCT244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.687 MHz, 457.087 MHz, 457.637 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2005, Expiration Date: 05/18/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2015, Certifier: John A Gallus, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MERRIMAC, 421 Darwin Drive (Lat: 43.377222 Lon: -89.625417), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.4 m, Call Sign: WQOL594,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2021, Expiration Date: 11/08/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Merrimac, Cemetery Road (Lat: 43.380750 Lon: -89.635056), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 56.3 m, Call Sign: WQYE824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 09/06/2016, Expiration Date: 09/06/2026, Certifier: Dean D Hansen, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Merrimac)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Merrimac)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of reported fires - 17 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Merrimac, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (48.0%), and Outside Fires (36.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Merrimac, WI
    • 4948.0%Structure Fires
    • 3736.3%Outside Fires
    • 1413.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 22.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Merrimac, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Merrimac, WI
  • 86.8%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Merrimac, WI
  • 85.0%Electricity
  • 15.0%Utility gas


Merrimac compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are 8 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
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  • James C. Boda (3)
  • John A. Luckey (2)
  • Jessica Palmer (1)
  • Jim Boda (1)
  • Michael William Petersen (1)
  • Theodore Robert Gerry (1)
  • James Charles Boda (1)

Total of 16 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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