Mercer County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,405 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$744 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 13
Feb 0 5 18
Mar 1 5 29
Apr 1 3 43
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 1 5 28
Dec 0 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 33, ND State House District 33, ND
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Schools

Beulah Middle School
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Beulah Elementary School
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Beulah High School
4 miles, S • 3.2 star

Colleges

Dickinson State University
54 miles, W • 2.3 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
55 miles, N • 1 star
Bismarck State College
58 miles, SE • 2.8 star
The Hair Academy
61 miles, SE

Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson
55 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
63 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
71 miles, NE • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
147 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
151 miles, SE • 1 star