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 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 70.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 9.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 40% and the area covered by water is 6.03%. The overall influence score for Mercer is 8.
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Mercer County is located in the extreme southwestern corner of North Dakota and is bordered by South Dakota to the south, Montana to the west, and Oliver County to the north. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,921, making it the least populous county in North Dakota. The county seat is Stanton.
The median age of Mercer County residents is 44.4 years old, slightly higher than the North Dakota median age of 37.8 years old. Of Mercer County's population, 92.4% are White, 2.3% are American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% are Asian, 0.2% are Black or African American, and 0.2% are two or more races.
The median household income in Mercer County is $46,783, which is lower than the national median household income of $61,937. The unemployment rate in Mercer County is 4%, which is lower than the national average of 5.2%.
The majority of Mercer County residents live in rural areas and rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The area is home to a variety of wildlife and has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters.
USDA State Rural Development Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Dakota
220 East Rosser Ave., Room 208
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 530-2037