Mercer Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
1,376 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$249,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$419 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iron County
1
Wisconsin
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

Iron County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 21 11
Feb 1 14 15
Mar 2 15 25
Apr 3 6 39
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 3 43
Nov 2 12 29
Dec 1 20 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 74, WI
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Schools

Mercer School
4 miles, E • 2.8 star
North Lakeland Elementary
16 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lac du Flambeau Elementary
17 miles, SE • 1 star
Butternut Elementary
20 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
22 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northland College
46 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Flambeau Hospital
21 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
23 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Howard Young Medical Center
27 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
98 miles, S • 1 star
Ford Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
105 miles, E • 1 star
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