Mercersville, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Mercersville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 233. Residents earn $51,333 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
233 Population 728/sq mi density
$51,333 Median Income $34,477 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,333
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mercersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population233
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,333
Per Capita$34,477
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation352 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
CommuteN/A
Libraries9

Is Mercersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mercersville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mercersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mercersville is $51,333, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mercersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mercersville has a population of 233 with a density of 728 people per square mile. The median age is 58.5 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

233
Total Population
728
People / sq mi
58.5yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mercersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mercersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mercersville is $51,333, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mercersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,333
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,477
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
In Mercersville, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mercersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%
Checkup Rate72.7%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446

Crime Rates: Mercersville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Mercersville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation352 ft (107 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density728/sq mi
Coordinates39.4992°N, 77.7658°W
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.85
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density728/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.1%

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