At a Glance
Median Income
$51,333
$34,477 per capita
Violent Crime
58/100K
777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Mercersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mercersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercersville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercersville residents earn a median household income of $51,333 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,477. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mercersville reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 777/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Mercersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercersville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,333
Per Capita$34,477
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$412,346
Housing Units140
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property777/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation352 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband55.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mercersville was built in 1975.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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