Merkel, TX (79536) is a small city located in Taylor County in the state of Texas. It has a total population of 2,437, according to the latest US Census. Despite its relatively small size, Merkel consistently ranks highly on many lists of the best places to live in Texas. It was recently ranked as one of the top 10 safest cities in the state by SafeWise and has been declared one of the “ to Live” by BestPlaces.com Rated for several years running. Other laudable rankings have included being named one of the “Most Affordable Small Cities” by USA Today and “Most Livable Cities with Lowest ” by Investopedia. These rankings demonstrate that despite its small size, Merkel offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost – making it an ideal place to call home for those seeking to enjoy peacefulness along with convenience and access to all amenities.
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