Mercer, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

97 Population 441/sq mi density

41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

270 Violent Crime/100K 2,489 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

270 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mercer has a cool climate with 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.

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)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

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
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sheridan County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	83.1%
Unhealthy Days	6

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 43 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	52 km	1
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	90 km	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	75 km	0
May 30, 1958	EF3	84 km	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	85 km	0
Jun 5, 1956	EF3	38 km	0
Jun 15, 1952	EF3	88 km	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	35 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	47 km	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 17, 2001	EF2	88 km	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	96 km	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	77 km	0
May 30, 1985	EF2	46 km	0
Jun 6, 1982	EF2	81 km	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	84 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF2	48 km	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF2	48 km	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF2	55 km	0
Aug 3, 1955	EF2	28 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCCLEAN BOTTOMS (6,421 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	MCCLEAN BOTTOMS	6,421	98 km
2006	RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM	1,705	53 km
2002	BISRURAL2	1,649	97 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,492	94 km
2006	RICE LAKE 1	1,150	64 km
2007	ROBINSON SUNFLOWER	1,115	45 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,062	81 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,049	92 km
2005	KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE	1,028	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	10°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	28°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in

Mercer has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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