Mercer, Pennsylvania

Population 2,046

Mercer is located in Mercer County, PA. The population is 2,046, making Mercer the 8th largest city in Mercer County.

There are 4 public schools in Mercer with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Mercer is very low , and there are 107 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mercer is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mercer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mercer include East Lackawannock Township, Coolspring Township and Findley Township.

Mercer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Crime Rate

74.04% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 138
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 92
  • Property Crime: 505
  • Larceny Theft: 413

Registered Offenders

97.41% Higher than national avg.
  • 107 offenders in Mercer
  • 522.97 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

28 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Mercer, PA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Mercer's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
4 Private Schools

Calvary Christian Academy

Hilltop Amish School

Orchard Hill School

Valley View School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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107 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mercer, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mercer, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,010
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,060

Zip Codes

16137

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Environmental Hazards

28 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Mercer, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Mercer, PA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Mercer, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.85°
  • February 28.53°
  • March 38.75°
  • April 50.33°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 67.49°
  • July 72.12°
  • August 69.7°
  • September 63.3°
  • October 51.97°
  • November 41.9°
  • December 30.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mercer, PA

Earthquakes
Mercer, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mercer, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mercer, PA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mercer, PA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mercer, PA: $48,317

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mercer is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.19%
White Collar - 56.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Kelly

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Mercer, PA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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