Mercer Town, ME
Living in Mercer Town
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute30
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety89
Airports17
Hospitals80
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
773Population+222 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector53%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$6.8k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median Monthly Rent-$44 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene61%
LP gas9%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer Town
United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15
Property Crime in Mercer Town
United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 28 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 5 | 4 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer Town
Inland Flooding58
Tornado6
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer Town, ME
Riverview Memorial School
6 miles, NE
Central Maine Learning Center
11 miles, SE
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
14 miles, E
Mount Merici Academy
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer Town, ME
University of Maine at Farmington
12 miles, W
Colby College
13 miles, SE
Thomas College
15 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Augusta
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer Town, ME
Redington Fairview General Hospital
12 miles, NE
Franklin Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Northern Light Inland Hospital
14 miles, SE
Maine General Medical Center
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mercer Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
54 miles, E
Portland International Jetport
72 miles, S
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
117 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
141 miles, SW