City · Merced County
What's near homes in Merced, CA
About 28,220 homes (2020 Census) in this city. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.
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Overview
The Toxics Release Inventory records for Merced County list four facilities, including FINELINE INDUSTRIES LLC, QG PRINTING II LLC, and GREIF PACKAGING LLC, with on-site releases ranging from 1,515 to 56,425 pounds. There are no Superfund sites in or near the area, and five facilities have recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 50.2% of homes are in the FEMA high-risk flood zone, and the median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 97%. Additionally, 2.1% of homes are in the USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential, while 0% are in the Cal Fire very high fire hazard severity zone.
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How homes here grade
Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).
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Key facts
- 4 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
- 0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
- 5 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
- 50.2% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
- 0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 2.1% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
- Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 97% in 100 years
- Merced County: 18 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years
Notable facilities and sites
Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area
- Fineline Industries LLC (Transportation Equipment): 56,425 lb released on site in 2024
- Qg Printing II LLC (Printing): 4,003 lb released on site in 2022
- Greif Packaging LLC (Fabricated Metals): 1,515 lb released on site in 2024
Nearby places
Franklin · McSwain · Atwater · Planada · Winton · Cressey · Le Grand · Livingston
Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census places, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.