Mercer Township, IL
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
3,946
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
22.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$62,462
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$137,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$649
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Mercer County
1
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| Feb | 2 | 6 | 26 |
| Mar | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 3 | 1 | 39 |
| Dec | 2 | 6 | 25 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 47, IL State House District 94, ILSchools
Mercer County High School
1 miles, W
•
2.8
Apollo Elem School
2 miles, W
•
1.4
Mercer County Intermediate School
2 miles, W
•
1.4
Winola Elementary School
8 miles, E
•
2.3
Colleges
Monmouth College
20 miles, S
•
2.3
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
21 miles, NE
Carl Sandburg College
22 miles, SE
•
1.4
Augustana College
23 miles, NE
•
3.2
Hospitals
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
2 miles, NW
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4.1
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
19 miles, S
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4.1
Trinity-Rock Island
21 miles, NE
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3.2
Trinity Muscatine
24 miles, NW
•
4.1
Airports
Quad City International Airport
21 miles, NE
•
1.4
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
65 miles, SE
•
1.4
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, NW
•
1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, NE
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