Quality of Life and Culture in Mercer, MO

Overview

Mercer is a village in the state of Missouri with a population of 349. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Mercer has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 17.5 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Mercer, MO

Employment and Income	Mercer	Missouri	United States
Per Capita Income	$29,762	$26,718	$32,693
Median Household Income	$34,792	$53,831	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	4.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	5.6%	12.9%	10.5%

Age	Mercer	Missouri	United States
Median Age	56.4	41.0	42.3

Gender	Mercer	Missouri	United States
Male	57.6%	49.6%	49.8%
Female	42.4%	50.4%	50.2%

Race	Mercer	Missouri	United States
White	91.1%	87.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	5.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	4.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.9%	2.7%
Multiracial	4.9%	4.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Mercer	Missouri	United States
Median Home Price	$68,500	$122,062	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$322	$551	$801
Family Households	40.1%	40.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.1%	25.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	61.7%	71.6%	72.9%
Renters	38.3%	28.4%	27.1%

Education	Mercer	Missouri	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	9.8%	9.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	55.1%	55.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	20.7%	20.8%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	3.5%	7.7%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	3.9%	11.4%	15.0%