Mercer County, ND
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability12
Walkability36
Commute86
Public Transit13
Affordability71
Public Safety87
Airports5
Hospitals48
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.5kPopulation+109 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$82k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$636Median Monthly Rent+$296 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas53%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer County
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in Mercer County
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding32
Tornado24
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, ND
Dakota Adventist Academy
50 miles, SE
Hope Christian Academy
53 miles, SW
Trinity Elementary East
53 miles, SW
Invitation Hill Adventist School
53 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, ND
Dickinson State University
54 miles, SW
University of Mary
65 miles, SE
Minot State University
70 miles, N
University of Jamestown
150 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, ND
Sakakawea Medical Center-Cah
10 miles, E
Garrison Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NE
Chi St Alexius Health Turtle Lake
46 miles, E
Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson
55 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mercer County, ND
Bismarck Municipal Airport
63 miles, SE
Minot International Airport
71 miles, N
Devils Lake Regional Airport
147 miles, NE
Jamestown Regional Airport
151 miles, E