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Merrill, OR

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Population
865
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,070 ft
Median Home Value
$204,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$678/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,607
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Merrill

Merrill is a quiet agricultural town of around 800 people in southern Oregon, tucked along the Lost River just five miles north of the California border. The surrounding landscape is filled with wide-open farmland known for producing potatoes, grain, and cattle, giving the area a peaceful rural rhythm. Everyday life is unhurried and centered around local schools and friendly neighbors, while Klamath Falls is only about twenty minutes away on Route 39 for major shopping, dining, and healthcare.

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Established in 1894, the town has deep farming roots that still shape its close-knit community spirit today. Downtown Merrill has a handful of local businesses and gathering spots, with surrounding views of the Klamath Basin and nearby volcanic hills. The highlight of the local calendar is the annual Klamath Basin Potato Festival, a tradition since the 1930s that brings the whole community together for parades, sports, and weekend festivities.

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