At a Glance
Violent Crime
270/100K
2,489/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercer a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mercer reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,489/100K.
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 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density441/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans83.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,627
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$68M
Avg Weekly Wage$701
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$129,700
Housing Units70
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property2,489/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death15,039/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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
Broadband51.0%
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.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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