Bachelor's+
21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Mercer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population97
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans83.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$46,627
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$68M
Commute23 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,931 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+82.7%
School Score6.00
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband51.0%
Is Mercer a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mercer receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Mercer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Education
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Mercer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Mercer has a population of 97 with a density of 441 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.6%), with 6.2% Black.
Population
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
The median household income in Mercer is N/A. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $46,627 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $701 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,463 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 52 |
| County GDP | $68M |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $875 |
| 1 Bedroom | $881 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,156 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,531 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Mercer, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mercer vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 15,039/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.6% |
Crime Rates: Mercer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Mercer has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4906°N, 100.7111°W |
| County FIPS | 38083 |