Mercer offers wide-open skies and elbow room, yet keeps you connected. In McLean County, the community sits along ND Highway 200, a quick drive to Turtle Lake for everyday needs, Underwood for services and employment, and an easy run to Bismarck for major shopping, healthcare, and flights. Weekend adventures are close: watch waterfowl and prairie sunsets at the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, launch a boat or hit the trails at Fort Stevenson State Park on Lake Sakakawea, and explore earthlodge history at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.
Families appreciate the personal feel of Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School, a K–12 campus offering small classes, activities, and supportive staff. Summers bring fishing, farmers markets, and quiet gravel-road bike rides; winters trade in for snowmobiling and clear-night stargazing. Housing spans farmsteads, in-town bungalows, and acreage builds, with room for gardens, shops, and toys.
Whether you’re seeking breathing room for remote work or a base near county energy and agriculture jobs, Mercer delivers a steady pace without sacrificing access to the essentials. When it’s time to buy or sell, a knowledgeable local agent can help you navigate rural financing, wells and septics, and timing across the seasons. Agent Pronto can introduce you to a trusted professional to guide every step.
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge • Fort Stevenson State Park • Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site • Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School