Mercer County, OH
Living in Mercer County
Bikeability
11
Walkability
20
Commute
87
Public Transit
12
Affordability
83
Public Safety
98
Airports
37
Hospitals
77
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
92
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer County, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer County, OH
Immaculate Conception School
3 miles, E
Twin Oak School
11 miles, W
Brookside School
12 miles, NW
Jefferson Parochial Amish School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer County, OH
Wright State University-Lake Campus
6 miles, E
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
35 miles, NE
Ohio Northern University
45 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer County, OH
Grand Lake Health System
14 miles, E
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc
20 miles, W
Van Wert County Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mercer County, OH
Fort Wayne International Airport
42 miles, NW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
49 miles, SE
Toledo Express Airport
84 miles, NE
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
99 miles, E