Merritt, IL

Population
56
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
601 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Merritt is a tiny rural community set among the rolling farm fields of Scott County in west-central Illinois. With around fifty residents, daily life here is quiet and unhurried. It offers wide-open country views and plenty of peace, while nearby towns like Winchester and Jacksonville are just a short drive away for everyday shopping, dining, and services.

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