Mercer, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 113 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.4%
Males: 54  (48.6%)
Females: 59  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58559

Estimated median household income in 2022: $106,069 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Mercer:

$106,069
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,408 (it was $18,937 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,751 (it was $29,600 in 2000)
Mercer:

$177,751
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,857; detached houses: $147,364
March 2022 cost of living index in Mercer: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%

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  • Races in Mercer, ND (2022)
    • 9688.1%White alone
    • 87.3%Black alone
    • 43.7%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (90.3%), German Russian (6.5%), Norwegian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1926 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 523 people per square mile   (low).

Mercer, North Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,637 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,099 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (47.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (396.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (749.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Turtle Lake, ND (2.9 miles ),
McClusky, ND (3.5 miles ),
Underwood, ND (4.5 miles ),
Washburn, ND (4.5 miles ),
Denhoff, ND (4.6 miles),
Wilton, ND (4.8 miles ),
Butte, ND (4.9 miles),
Coleharbor, ND (4.9 miles)

Latitude: 47.49 N, Longitude: 100.71 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Mercer, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mercer, ND in 2022

Mercer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mercer, ND residents
Average permit cost in Mercer, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Mercer, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Mercer-area historical tornado activity is slightly below North Dakota state average. It is 46% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.0 miles away from the Mercer city center killed one person and injured 26 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/5/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mercer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 518.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 235.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 337.4 miles away from Mercer center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 255.2 miles away from Mercer center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 338.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 673.1 miles away from Mercer center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McLean County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mercer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mercer:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; TURTLE LAKE, ND)

Airports located in Mercer:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mercer:

  • Bismarck State College (about 47 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 53 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 60 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • University of North Dakota (about 173 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Northern State University (about 177 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 189 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 191 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Mercer Rural Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McLean County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mercer and their reported violations in the past:

MERCER CITY OF (Population served: 94, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2012), St Public Notif received (NOV-15-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-26-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-18-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2011), St Public Notif received (AUG-12-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2011)
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In OCT-26-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-20-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-29-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-10-2010)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

50.0%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Mercer (2011 data):

  • North Country Bank, National Association: Mercer Branch at 109 Main Street, branch established on 1967/10/24. Info updated 2006/12/21: Bank assets: $63.2 mil, Deposits: $55.4 mil, headquarters in Mcclusky, ND, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Davis Bancshares, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Mercer:

Marital status in Mercer, ND
  • Never married: 2.1%
  • Now married: 88.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Mercer:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mercer, ND (based on McLean County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,78919
Catholic2,2308
Evangelical Protestant2,15215
Orthodox101
Other1-
None780-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
McLean County:

3.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

8.41 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

13.22 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
McLean County:

28.6%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,044
Water Supply 0$0 1$587
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$774
Totals for Government 0$0 6$4,405

Mercer government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $173,000 ($1530.97)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $37,000 ($327.43)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($159.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($115.04)
    Water Utilities: $11,000 ($97.35)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($53.10)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($53.10)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($17.70)

Mercer government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($150.44)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($61.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $177,000 ($1566.37)
    Rents: $25,000 ($221.24)
    Special Assessments: $14,000 ($123.89)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($159.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $21,000 ($185.84)
    Highways: $14,000 ($123.89)

Mercer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $144,000 ($1274.34)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mercer:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KHND (1470 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, ND; Owner: THREE WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mercer:

  • KQDY (94.5 FM; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 5 1/2 Mi N On Hwy (Lat: 47.563889 Lon: -100.719861), Call Sign: KNHP404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2013, Expiration Date: 08/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Registrant: Electronic Communications, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: (701) 258-7698, Fax: (701) 223-4200, Email:

  • 6 Mi S And .50 Mi W (Lat: 47.400000 Lon: -100.726806), Type: Bant, Structure height: 8.8 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WNBS430,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.900 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2015, Expiration Date: 02/06/2025, Registrant: Electronic Communications., Inc., Bismarck, ND 58501-0687, Phone: (701) 258-7698, Fax: (701) 223-4200, Email:

  • 7 Mi N (Lat: 47.593611 Lon: -100.717083), Type: Building, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WNBS434,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2015, Expiration Date: 02/08/2025, Registrant: Electronic Communications, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: (701) 258-7698, Fax: (701) 223-4200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0XZ, Previous Call Sign: KC0UP, Licensee ID: L00393591, Grant Date: 09/08/2006, Expiration Date: 11/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/27/2018, Certifier: Herbert R Leupp, Registrant: Herbert R Leupp, 207 Wing St, Mercer, ND 58559-0095


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3279U, N3279U, N-3279U, Serial Number: 18254679, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jay R Schlafmann, Po Box 55, Mercer, ND 58559
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9098J, N9098J, N-9098J, Serial Number: 28-3140, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/25/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 01/12/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Russell Makeeff, 1039 8th Ave Nw, Mercer, ND 58559
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9193A, N9193A, N-9193A, Serial Number: 18954, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 12/07/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Jay R Schlafmann, Po Box 55, Mercer, ND 58559

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 17 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Mercer, ND When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (76.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (17.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mercer, ND
    • 8076.9%Outside Fires
    • 1817.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 65.8%Structure Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mercer, ND
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mercer, ND
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mercer, ND
  • 100.0%Electricity


Mercer compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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