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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (3.9").