Mount Vernon, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,339 Population 244/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $25,309 per capita
$114,400 Home Value $102,509 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Vernon, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$25,309 per capita
Home Value
$114,400
59% below
Zillow: $102,509
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
631/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Mount Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
41%
Rent
95%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,309. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Vernon is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $102,509. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Mount Vernon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 631/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,339
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$25,309
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$1,106
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$102,509
Housing Units578
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property631/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain71.8 in/yr
Elevation42 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.