Mercer County, OH

Living in Mercer County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 20
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 45
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Schools 92
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Residents

41k Population -74 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate45%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$500 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercer County

United States45
Ohio30

Property Crime in Mercer County

United States48
Ohio42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 7
Feb 29 2 6
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 42 3 1
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding49
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercer County, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mercer County, OH

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Twin Oak School
11 miles, W
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Brookside School
12 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Mercer County, OH

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mercer County, OH

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Airports

Airports near Mercer County, OH

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Toledo Express Airport
84 miles, NE
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