Mercer
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About Mercer
Town in Wisconsin, United StatesMercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,649 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Mercer and the unincorporated communities of Carter and Manitowish are located within the town. Mercer identifies itself as the "Loon Capital of the World" to promote tourism. A wildlife study found Mercer had the highest concentration of common loons in the world. In front of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce's information center, there is a 16-foot (4.9 m), 2,000-pound (910 kg) statue named "Claire de Loon". Mercer also hosts an annual "Loon Day" festival, which features an arts and crafts fair, live music and a loon calling contest.
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Housing in Mercer
The typical Mercer home is worth about $317,000, up 8.7% in a year, 7% below the Wisconsin typical home.
Work & commute in Mercer
Full picture →About one in 3 of Mercer’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Hurley (5%), Lac du Flambeau (5%) and Manitowish Waters (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Mercer
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Wisconsin
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Mercer
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Mercer
Full climate →Mercer has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Mercer
All Mercer schools →School Grade D
The public schools Mercer’s kids attend trail 87% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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