Mercer County Facts
Location Mercer County lives in the ridge and valley region of the extreme southern section of West Virginia, approximately 100 miles from the State Capitol, City of Charleston. Two major cities in the county are Bluefield with a population of 12,756 and Princeton,the County Seat, with a populations of 7,043. Mercer County is within a 500-mile radius of 50% of the U.S. population. Southern West Virginia has four distinct seasons. A legacy of warm summer days and cool nights makes our area attractive to residents. Cool autumn days with a raindow of fall colors make way for a cold, dry winter and spectacular rebirth of spring flowers.

Population	1996

Population	1996
County	64,980
Princeton	7,043
Bluefield	12,756

Per Capita	Income Average
Mercer County	18,178.00

Climate	Monthly Average
Temperature	January: 30.0 degrees fahrenheit
Temperature	July: 70.2 degrees fahrenheit
Average Annual	52.0 degrees fahrenheit
Rainfall	38.5 inches
Snowfall	34.6 inches

Lodging/Retail Outlets	Number
Motels	18
Total Rooms	1129
Shopping Centers	6
Department Stores	9

Area Religious Institutions	Number
Protestant	102
Catholic	2
Synagogue	1

Education	Number
Elementary	22
Jr. High	3
High School	4
Private	2
Technical Education	2
Colleges	2

Hospitals and Medical	Number
Hospitals	4
Clinics	8
Doctors	136
Dentists	30

Recreation Facilities	Number
Amateur Theatres	2
Auto Race Tracks	2
Ball Fields	4
Bowling Centers	2
Drive-In	1
Fitness Centers	3
Golf Courses	4
Indoor Movies	10
Pools	3
Tennis Courts	20

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