Mercer
6.7
High score (8-10)
Grand Lake St. Marys — the largest inland lake in Ohio by surface area — creates a genuine summer boating and recreation culture. Celina waterfront in July and August has real energy and draws people from across western Ohio. The summer lake scene is accessible and social in a way the county otherwise isn't.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Celina sits on Grand Lake St. Marys which does bring a boating and summer recreation culture that's more active than you'd expect for a county of 41,000. The county is heavily Catholic-German in heritage and agricultural. The lake creates seasonal social energy; the rest of the year the county is quiet and faith-community-organized.
Lower score (below 6)
Mercer County outside of the Grand Lake summer season is tight German Catholic rural Ohio — one of the most ethnically homogeneous and faith-organized communities in the state. The social world runs on parishes and farm families that have been neighbors for generations. Outsiders have very limited access to this social fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Mercer, Ohio?
$64k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Mercer, Ohio?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Mercer, Ohio?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Mercer, Ohio?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Mercer, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.6