Mercer County, IL
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute48
Public Transit3
Affordability87
Public Safety97
Airports12
Hospitals67
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-962 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$4.8k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$484Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas23%
Utility gas61%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Mercer County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado24
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, IL
Immaculate Conception School
21 miles, S
Jordan Catholic School
21 miles, NE
Quad Cities Christian School
22 miles, NE
St Pauls Lutheran School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, IL
Monmouth College
21 miles, S
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
21 miles, NE
Augustana College
23 miles, NE
Palmer College of Chiropractic
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, IL
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
1 miles, W
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
20 miles, S
Trinity-Rock Island
21 miles, NE
Trinity Muscatine
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Mercer County, IL
Quad City International Airport
21 miles, NE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
66 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
69 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, N