Mercer County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,501 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$385 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 12, MO State House District 3, MO
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Schools

Princeton R-V Elem
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Princeton R-V Jr-Sr High
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Mercer High
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
North Central Missouri College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Grand River Technical School
43 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Wright Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Harrison County Community Hospital
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
Wayne County Hospital
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
77 miles, N • 2.3 star
Kansas City International Airport
99 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Columbia Regional Airport
132 miles, S • 1 star