Merritt, Illinois
Merritt: a city in Scott County, Illinois.
About
Merritt is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Merritt
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Scott County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7145,-90.4160 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:01:42 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Merritt is located at 39°42'52"N 90°24'57"W (39.7144900, -90.4159600).
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Weather
62°F
Sunny
5 to 8 mph WSW
Today
Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Geneva, Maryann, Merrit, Merritt Station
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Merritt, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145691 | Illinois College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Merritt, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Merritt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chapin Post Office | Chapin (IL) | 62628 |
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1,466 | County seat of Scott County, Illinois, USA |