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Mount Vernon, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,339
Population
244/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$25,309 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$96,960 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
2,643
Violent Crime/100K
11,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0877°N, 88.0132°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile Regional (MOB) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").