Mercer County, IL

Living in Mercer County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 42
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Schools 4
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Residents

16k Population -962 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$4.8k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$484 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas23%
Utility gas61%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercer County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Mercer County

United States48
Illinois43

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 County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding61
Tornado24
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercer County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mercer County, IL

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Jordan Catholic School
21 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Mercer County, IL

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

Hospitals near Mercer County, IL

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Trinity-Rock Island
21 miles, NE
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Trinity Muscatine
23 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Mercer County, IL

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