Mercer, WI is a small town nestled in the north woods of Wisconsin. With its small population base and rural location, Mercer offers a limited amount of transportation options for those living and visiting the area. Public transportation is available from the Northwoods Transit Connection bus system, which connects several towns in Oneida County with both Lakeland Bus Lines and Gogebic Range Transit Authority. The buses provide service to nearby Rhinelander, Minocqua, and Tomahawk for those needing a more far-reaching connection. For visitors looking for local transportation, taxi service is available as well.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mercer takes 22.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mercer get to work:
- 65.9% drive their own car alone
- 22.1% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit