The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Mercer county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 1.38%. The overall influence score for Mercer is 6.
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Mercer County is located in the northwest corner of Illinois and has a population of 16,722 people according to the 2020 United States Census. The population is spread across an area of 517 square miles and has a population density of 33 people per square mile. The median age of Mercer County is 44.6 years, with 96.4% of the population being white, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income in Mercer County is $53,255 and the median home value is $119,400. The poverty rate in the county is 10.3%.
The living conditions in Mercer County are relatively rural with agriculture being the main industry. There are several small towns scattered throughout the county including Aledo, Joy, Viola, New Boston and Reynolds. These towns offer basic services such as grocery stores, gas stations, and banks as well as schools and healthcare facilities. There are also several parks and outdoor activities within the county including fishing, camping, biking, golfing, and hiking.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240