At a Glance
Median Income
$51,528
$32,936 per capita
Home Value
$209,100
Zillow: $316,652
Median Rent
$525/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.9% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercer residents earn a median household income of $51,528 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,936. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mercer is $209,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,652. Median rent is $525/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.1% of adults in Mercer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercer has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,528
Per Capita$32,936
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779
Housing
A
Home Value$209,100
Rent$525
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$316,652
Housing Units569
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,870/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mercer was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (98 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.