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Johnson County

Population in 2011: 11,034. Population change since 2000: +0.2%
 

Males: 5,278  (47.8%)
Females: 5,756  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  37.4 years
Kansas median age:  42.9 years

Zip codes: 66203.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $53,293 (it was $48,455 in 2000)
Merriam:

$53,293
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $26,446

Merriam city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $160,716 (it was $112,700 in 2000)
Merriam:

$160,716
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $158,111; Detached houses: $161,594; Townhouses or other attached units: $133,153; In 2-unit structures: $114,613; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $151,694; Mobile homes: $17,577

Median gross rent in 2009: $784.

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  • White alone - 8,590 (78.1%)
  • Hispanic - 1,176 (10.7%)
  • Black alone - 655 (6.0%)
  • Asian alone - 280 (2.5%)
  • Two or more races - 253 (2.3%)
  • American Indian alone - 30 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 15 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 4 (0.04%)

Races in Merriam detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Merriam: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (25.5%), English (15.2%), Irish (14.3%), United States (6.1%), Italian (4.0%), French (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/28/1950

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 4.32 square miles.

Population density: 2557 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Merriam:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Merriam city:

  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

430 residents are foreign born (1.5% Asia, 1.5% Latin America, 0.9% Europe).

This city:  3.9%
Kansas:  5.0%



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Merriam, Kansas as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Merriam to the number of sex offenders is 1,392 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,766 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,810 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Overland Park, KS (5.6 miles , pop. 149,080).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (8.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (417.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Mission, KS (1.4 miles ), Countryside, KS (1.4 miles ), Roeland Park, KS (1.8 miles ), Fairway, KS (1.9 miles ), Prairie Village, KS (1.9 miles ), Shawnee, KS (2.0 miles ), Mission Hills, KS (2.1 miles ), Lake Quivira, KS (2.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $92,300
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $102,900
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $119,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $87,800
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $293,700
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $248,600
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 39.02 N, Longitude: 94.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,955 (+26.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 649 (10.2%)

Merriam household income distribution Merriam home values distribution


 

Crime in Merriam by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2011
Murders 0001100
per 100,000 0.00.00.09.39.30.00.0
Rapes 598814123
per 100,000 45.082.873.574.0130.1111.227.1
Robberies 151510201197
per 100,000 134.9137.991.9185.0102.283.463.2
Assaults 21292329694918
per 100,000 188.8266.7211.3268.3641.0454.0162.6
Burglaries 811247956807854
per 100,000 728.41140.3725.9518.0743.2722.7487.7
Thefts 727615624586545408400
per 100,000 6537.85655.75733.75420.95063.23780.23612.4
Auto thefts 1049211497245479
per 100,000 935.3846.11047.5897.3223.0500.3713.4
Arson 8816111
per 100,000 71.973.69.255.59.39.39.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 484.8516.8476.1494.6535.4431.7298.5

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Crime in Merriam detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 33 (28 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.53
Kansas average:

2.59

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Merriam, Kansas accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.4%
Kansas:

6.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -849 (-7.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Work and jobs in Merriam: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Merriam-area historical tornado activity is above Kansas state average. It is 203% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Merriam city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/22/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Merriam-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 55.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 5.5 miles away from Merriam center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Johnson County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Merriam:

  • SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; SHAWNEE MISSION, KS)
  • OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; OVERLAND PARK, KS)
  • SAINT LUKES CANCER INSTITUTE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 6 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Merriam, KS

Heliports located in Merriam:

Amtrak stations near Merriam:

  • 8 miles: KANSAS CITY (2200 MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: INDEPENDENCE (600 S. GRAND AVE.) . Services: free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: LEE'S SUMMIT (220 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.merriam.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Merriam:

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 7 miles; Kansas City, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,113)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 8 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 7,433)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 8 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,397)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Longview (about 16 miles; Lees Summit, MO; FT enrollment: 2,917)
  • Grantham University (about 16 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 4,150)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods (about 18 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,138)
  • University of Kansas (about 31 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Merriam,Kansas is a very old town.People from all around come to Merriam every year added by Annie May

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Notable locations in Merriam: Antioch Industrial Park (A), Georgetown Marketplace (B), Antioch Library (C), Station Number 1 (D), Merriam City Hall (E), Antioch Central Library (F), Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (G), Merriam Fire Department Station 1 (H), Johnson County Medical Action Station 61 (I), Irene B French Community Center (J), Merriam Police Department (K), Shawnee Mission Medical Center Library (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Merriam include: Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Kansas City (A), Mount Olive Baptist Church (B), Korean United Presbyterian Church of Kansas (C), Merriam Christian Church (D), Grace Church of the Living God (E), First Church of Christ Scientist (F), Christian Assembly Fellowship (G), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Antioch Lake North (A), Antioch Lake South (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Merriam include: Merriam Aquatic Center (1), Antioch Park (2), Chatlain Park (3), Campbell Park (4), Merriam Parks and Recreation (5), Lucyann C Vavra Memorial Park (6), Quail Creek Park (7), Werner Park (8), Waterfall Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Johnson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  PM2.5 CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 29.5. This is about average.
City:

29.5
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.92. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.92
U.S.:

9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.286. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.286
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 5.01. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

5.01
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 12.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

12.7
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.5
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 24.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.6
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 9.5%
(5.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.4% for Black residents, 25.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 66.4% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.9%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Merriam, KS

People in group quarters in Merriam:

  • 116 people in nursing homes
  • 34 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 19 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 5 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse

Merriam compared to Kansas state average:

Merriam, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Merriam (2011 data):

  • UMB Bank, National Association: Merriam Hen House Bkg. Center Branch at 5800 Antioch, branch established on 1998/06/29. Info updated 2007/12/13: Bank assets: $11,205.9 mil, Deposits: $8,538.8 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 107 total offices, Holding Company: Umb Financial Corporation
  • The Morrill and Janes Bank and Trust Company: The Morrill And Janes Bank And Trust at 6740 Antioch Road, branch established on 1871/01/04. Info updated 2011/03/15: Bank assets: $646.8 mil, Deposits: $475.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Morrill Bancshares, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Merriam Branch at 8600 Shawnee Mission Parkway, branch established on 1969/07/29. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Merriam, Kansas:

  • Comfort Inn, 6401 E Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66202 , Phone: (913) 262-2622, Fax: (913) 262-1043
  • Homestead Studio Suites Hotels, 6451 E Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66202 , Phone: (913) 236-6006, Fax: (913) 236-7343
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 7400 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66203 , Phone: (913) 722-0800
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Merriam, Kansas

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Merriam travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (82%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Johnson County Kansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Johnson County Kansas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Merriam (based on Johnson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 50.81%
Here50.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Southern Baptist ConventionJewish
Adherents41.9%8.8%6.8%6.0%5.2%
Congregations7.6%8.4%5.9%9.3%2.5%
NameLutheran ChurchChurch of the NazareneEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents4.1%3.8%3.6%2.8%16.8%
Congregations3.4%5.1%5.1%5.1%47.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 72
Johnson County:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 10
Johnson County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 120
Johnson County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 388
Here:

7.39 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.0%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Johnson County:

23.0%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Johnson County:

12.6%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$10,012$60,0721$2,754
Other Government Administration 6$31,797$63,5949$4,328
Judicial and Legal 2$5,852$35,1121$1,990
Police Protection - Officers 29$140,190$58,0100$0
Police - Other 5$16,663$39,9915$2,894
Firefighters 22$97,414$53,1350$0
Streets and Highways 14$51,925$44,5072$3,952
Parks and Recreation 6$26,539$53,0789$5,296
Housing and Community Development(Local) 6$25,459$50,9180$0
Other and Unallocable 3$14,524$58,0960$0
Totals for Government 95$420,375$53,10027$21,214

Merriam government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,106,000 ($915.90)
  • Charges - All Other: $228,000 ($20.66)
  • Construction - General - Other: $17,992,000 ($1630.60)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $2,865,000 ($259.65)
    Regular Highways: $2,333,000 ($211.44)
    Police Protection: $2,019,000 ($182.98)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,100,000 ($99.69)
    Local Fire Protection: $975,000 ($88.36)
    Central Staff Services: $400,000 ($36.25)
    Financial Administration: $23,000 ($2.08)
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $43,751,000 ($3965.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,982,000 ($360.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,208,000 ($109.48)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $46,429,000 ($4207.81)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,678,000 ($242.70)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,425,000 ($129.15)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,391,000 ($216.69)
    Fines and Forfeits: $751,000 ($68.06)
    General Revenue, NEC: $316,000 ($28.64)
    Special Assessments: $55,000 ($4.98)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,035,000 ($2359.53)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,560,000 ($1953.96)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,900,000 ($534.71)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $214,000 ($19.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($2.18)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,612,000 ($508.61)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,069,000 ($3993.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,894,000 ($171.65)
    Highways: $314,000 ($28.46)
    General Local Government Support: $57,000 ($5.17)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $6,619,000 ($599.87)
    Property: $3,972,000 ($359.98)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,126,000 ($102.05)
    Other Selective Sales: $348,000 ($31.54)
    Other License: $337,000 ($30.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,264,000 ($477.07)

8.64% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,865 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.64%
Kansas average:

7.39%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($244 average AGI)
Johnson County:

0.08%
Kansas average:

0.18%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jackson County, MO  1.48% ($53,380 average AGI)
from Wyandotte County, KS  0.85% ($32,467)
from Douglas County, KS  0.44% ($39,039)


7.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($58,111 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.60%
Kansas average:

7.67%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($558 average AGI)
Johnson County:

0.07%
Kansas average:

0.08%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jackson County, MO  1.33% ($48,155 average AGI)
to Wyandotte County, KS  0.71% ($32,459)
to Douglas County, KS  0.29% ($32,424)

Strongest AM radio stations in Merriam:

  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCNW (1380 AM; 3 kW; FAIRWAY, KS; Owner: KANSAS CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCZZ (1480 AM; 1 kW; MISSION, KS; Owner: HMEB COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCKN (1340 AM; 1 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Merriam:

  • KZPL (97.3 FM; LEE'S SUMMIT, MO; Owner: UNION FIRST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCMO-FM (94.9 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFKF-FM (94.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KQRC-FM (98.9 FM; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRBZ (96.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYYS (99.7 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMXV (93.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KPRS (103.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WDAF-FM (106.5 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KUDL (98.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KSRC (102.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KBEQ-FM (104.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCUR-FM (89.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CURATORS OF UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KLJC (88.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • KCCV-FM (92.3 FM; OLATHE, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKFI (90.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MID-COAST RADIO PROJECT, INC.)
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KANU (91.5 FM; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)

TV broadcast stations around Merriam:

  • KCTV (Channel 5; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KSHB-TV (Channel 41; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDAF-TV (Channel 4; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WDAF LICENSE, INC.)
  • KMBC-TV (Channel 9; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KMBC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • KCWE (Channel 29; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KCWE-TV, INC.)
  • KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
  • K35CT (Channel 35; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • K48FS (Channel 48; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K26CR (Channel 26; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K27FR (Channel 27; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Merriam fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 23
Total length: 108 meters (354ft)
Total costs: $4,792,000
Total average daily traffic: 860,230
Total average daily truck traffic: 44,692

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 4
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 4
  • 1990-1999: 10
  • 2000-2010: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Merriam, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Merriam)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Merriam, KS)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Merriam)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Merriam)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED62$135,73056$123,452237$129,29714$24,87914$122,394
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$103,1754$108,37516$132,6141$14,9700$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED6$123,6585$102,42858$135,46013$17,2993$104,690
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN17$127,3859$132,10941$128,2933$37,8202$101,595
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$97,9701$70,7709$124,6371$48,1901$40,330
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0504.00 , 0505.00, 0520.01, 0520.04, 0521.01, 0522.01

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$143,98316$148,2610$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$132,5764$137,0901$129,060
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$143,0081$178,9100$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$68,8800$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0504.00 , 0505.00, 0520.01, 0520.04, 0521.01, 0522.01

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 11
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Merriam


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Merriam, KS
Businesses in Merriam, KS
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1Marshalls1
BMW1MasterBrand Cabinets2
CarMax1Nike1
Caribou Coffee1OfficeMax1
Comfort Inn1Old Navy1
Dennys1Papa John's Pizza1
Domino's Pizza1PetSmart1
Famous Footwear1Quality1
FedEx1SONIC Drive-In1
GNC1Sprint Nextel1
GameStop1Starbucks1
Home Depot1Verizon Wireless1
Homestead Studio Suites1Walgreens1
IHOP1Wendy's1
Long John Silver's1

Merriam on our top lists:

  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Business operations specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: U. S. Postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Education, training, and library occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Computer and mathematical occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #97 (66203) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Other Arab first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that had a sunburn in the past 12 months"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Justin Nelson (6)
  • Keith Kudera (2)
  • Justin Ohmie (1)
  • Lalit Venkatesan (1)
  • Gary R. Hannah (1)
  • Jennifer L. Roberts (1)
  • Andrew M. Nelson (1)
  • David Bruce Tannahill (1)
  • Thomas Allen Wallen (1)
  • Laura A. Knox (1)

Total of 16 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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