Mercer, WI
Living in Mercer
Bikeability10
Walkability38
Commute75
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports2
Hospitals82
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
469Population-95 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
53%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate29%
Some College51%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office30%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$374Median Monthly Rent-$3 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas51%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer
United States45
Wisconsin35
Iron County8
Property Crime in Mercer
United States48
Wisconsin37
Iron County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 19 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 14 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Nov | 29 | 2 | 11 |
| Dec | 16 | 2 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer, WI
All Saints Catholic Academy
21 miles, N
All Saints Catholic Academy
21 miles, N
Bluff View Christian School
22 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer, WI
Northland College
49 miles, NW
Finlandia University
96 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
97 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Superior
105 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer, WI
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
22 miles, N
Howard Young Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Flambeau Hospital
25 miles, SW
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
41 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Mercer, WI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
46 miles, SE
Ford Airport
96 miles, E
Central Wisconsin Airport
97 miles, S
Houghton County Memorial Airport
101 miles, NE