Mercersburg, PA

Living in Mercersburg

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 90
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 72
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 71
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Schools 85
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Residents

1.6k Population +39 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -8% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate46%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office15%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$604 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mercersburg

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Chambersburg Metro Area8
Franklin County8

Property Crime in Mercersburg

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Chambersburg Metro Area14
Franklin County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 8
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 0
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercersburg

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mercersburg, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mercersburg, PA

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Mercersburg Academy
0 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Mercersburg, PA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mercersburg, PA

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Chambersburg Hospital
15 miles, NE
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Waynesboro Hospital
18 miles, E
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Meritus Medical Center
19 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Mercersburg, PA