Mercer Town, ME

Living in Mercer Town

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 51
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Schools 15
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Residents

773 Population +222 (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector53%
Self-employed19%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$6.8k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$491 Median Monthly Rent -$44 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K6%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene61%
LP gas9%
Wood28%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercer Town

United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15

Property Crime in Mercer Town

United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 3 20
Feb 18 3 18
Mar 28 4 15
Apr 41 4 5
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 5 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 65 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 5 0
Nov 35 5 4
Dec 22 4 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer Town

Inland Flooding58
Tornado6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercer Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mercer Town, ME

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Mount Merici Academy
14 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Mercer Town, ME

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Colby College
13 miles, SE
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Thomas College
15 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mercer Town, ME

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Airports

Airports near Mercer Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
141 miles, SW