Mercer County - Just the Facts
(All information is from the 2010 Census unless otherwise indicated)
Geographic Size
Mercer County comprises 463.3 square miles, and in 2010, 84% of that was dedicated to farmland and pastures.
Population
Mercer County…………………………… 40,831 (2014)
City of Celina (county seat) ………………….10,400
Village of Coldwater ………………………………..4,427
Village of St. Henry …………………………………..2,427
Village of Fort Recovery …………………………. 1,430
Village of Rockford …………………………………….1,120
Village of Mendon ………………………………………. 662
Village of Chickasaw …………………………………..290
Village of Burkettsville ………………………………..170
Village of Montezuma ……………………………….. 165
Mercer County has grown by 3.5% since 1999 and is projected to have a growth rate for 2020 of 6.8%.
County Tax Rate
The sales tax rate for Mercer County is 7.25%.
Median Household Income
*Mercer County – $52,091 (2014) compared to Ohio average of $48,081. Housing *Median Home Cost – $120,592 (2014) compare to Ohio average of $127,000.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mercer County is 7% lower than the U.S. average.
Religion
A large number of churches are available in Mercer County. Many faiths are represented and all are welcome.
Unemployment
In 2016, Mercer County ranked the lowest in the state for unemployment with an unemployment rate of only 3.2%.
Health
In 2014, Mercer County ranked 5th out of 88 in Ohio as being one of the healthiest counties, based upon lifestyle, general health and available health care services.
Safety
Please visit www.mercercountysheriff.org for information regarding current crime rates and safety. Mercer County takes pride in its sheriff’sdepartment, police departments and safety service providers.
