Mercer County, KY
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability5
Walkability9
Commute45
Public Transit5
Affordability89
Public Safety94
Airports52
Hospitals57
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+320 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$466Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas29%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Mercer County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado24
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, KY
Danville Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Danville Montessori School
13 miles, SE
Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg
16 miles, N
Redemption Road Christian Academy
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, KY
Asbury University
12 miles, E
Centre College
13 miles, SE
Midway University
26 miles, NE
University of Kentucky
26 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, KY
The James B Haggin Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Bluegrass Community Hospital
19 miles, NE
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Mercer County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
21 miles, NE
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
53 miles, NW
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
125 miles, W