Mercer County, WV
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability10
Walkability28
Commute70
Public Transit14
Affordability97
Public Safety61
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$473Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas4%
Utility gas20%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Mercer County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County
Inland Flooding52
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, WV
Mercer Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
House of Prayer Christian Academy
22 miles, N
Brook Lane School
23 miles, NE
Sophia Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, WV
Princeton Community Hospital
3 miles, S
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SW
Summers County Arh Hospital
22 miles, NE
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
22 miles, E