Mercer, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

97 Population 441/sq mi density

41°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mercer, ND

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

21.0%

38% below

82.7% high school+

Unemployment

8.8%

144% above

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

39.6%

23% above

13.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

41°F

How Mercer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mercer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

62%

Unemployment

244%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mercer a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

21.0% of adults in Mercer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mercer has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population97

Median Age54.8 yrs

Density441/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$46,627

Unemployment8.8%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$68M

Avg Weekly Wage$701

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership92.2%

Zillow$129,700

Housing Units70

Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity39.6%

Diabetes8.1%

Smoking13.6%

Heart Disease5.1%

Premature Death15,039/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F

Rain18.2 in/yr

Elevation1,931 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.0%

High School+82.7%

Graduate+7.3%

School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%

Commute23 min

Broadband72.5%

Internet Speed218 Mbps

EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Mercer was founded in 1905.

The median home in Mercer was built in 1971.

The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (50 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

4.1% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.

The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.