Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer is a borough of 2,006 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1803.
Why visit Mercer
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Christiana Lindsey House, Mercer County Courthouse and Mercer County Grange Fairground.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Mercer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mercer
Mercer is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,982 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Mercer, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Christiana Lindsey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Mercer County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic county courthouse located at Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Brandy Springs Park
Park · 0.6 mi
197 William T Wardel Drive, Mercer
Restaurants and cafes4
Talbot's Taproom & Terrace
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
787 Mercer Grove City Road, Mercer
Churches and places of worship4
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
100 West Venango Street, Mercer
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Mercer
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 53°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 21°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mercer (0 mi away), rain and snow from Slippery Rock 1 Ssw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mercer County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Venango Regional Airport KFKL (FKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Grove City 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Hermitage 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Sharon 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Farrell 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Greenville 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- West Hill 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- New Castle Northwest 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Masury 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- New Castle 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Hubbard 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mercer County Courthouse (1), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mercer County Courthouse Pennsylvania 2010, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiana Lindsey House, Nyttend, Public domain
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