Mercer Township, IL

Living in Mercer Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 4
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 42
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Schools 7
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Residents

3.9k Population -227 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value +$1.5k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$486 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas78%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercer Township

United States45
Illinois50
Davenport Metro Area47
Mercer County4

Property Crime in Mercer Township

United States48
Illinois43
Davenport Metro Area60
Mercer County5

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 Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding55
Tornado22
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercer Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mercer Township, IL

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Jordan Catholic School
21 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Mercer Township, IL

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Monmouth College
20 miles, S
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Augustana College
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mercer Township, IL

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Trinity-Rock Island
21 miles, N
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Trinity Muscatine
24 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Mercer Township, IL

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