Mercer, MO
Living in Mercer
Bikeability23
Walkability61
Commute92
Public Transit24
Affordability100
Public Safety97
Airports63
Hospitals73
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
279Population-127 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate58%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$781 (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector64%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office11%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$279Median Monthly Rent+$83 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas8%
Utility gas27%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer
United States45
Missouri53
Mercer County3
Property Crime in Mercer
United States48
Missouri54
Mercer County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding70
Tornado38
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer, MO
Poverty Ridge Amish School
4 miles, W
Rolling Meadow Amish School
10 miles, S
Franklin Christian Day School
21 miles, NW
Zadie Creek School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer, MO
Graceland University-Lamoni
22 miles, W
Truman State University
55 miles, SE
Simpson College
59 miles, N
Conception Seminary College
63 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer, MO
Decatur County Hospital
20 miles, NW
Wayne County Hospital
20 miles, NE
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
28 miles, E
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Mercer, MO
Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
105 miles, SW
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
129 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
134 miles, NE