Mertz, Mobile, AL
Living in Mertz
Bikeability24
Walkability36
Commute81
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety37
Airports15
Hospitals30
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation-133 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black78%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income-$883 (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value-$5.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$552Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K67%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mertz
United States45
Alabama48
Mobile Metro Area63
Mobile County65
Property Crime in Mertz
United States48
Alabama52
Mobile Metro Area83
Mobile County84
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mertz
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding70
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mertz, Mobile, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mertz, Mobile, AL
Government Street Christian School
1 miles, W
St Lukes Episcopal School
2 miles, W
St Pius X School
2 miles, N
Little Flower Catholic School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Mertz, Mobile, AL
Spring Hill College
3 miles, NW
University of South Alabama
5 miles, NW
University of Mobile
10 miles, N
United States Sports Academy
12 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mertz, Mobile, AL
Springhill Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital
4 miles, NE
Usa Health University Hospital
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mertz, Mobile, AL
Mobile Regional Airport
8 miles, W
Pensacola International Airport
57 miles, E
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
59 miles, W
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
92 miles, NW