At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$14,199 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $287,892
Median Rent
$630/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,199. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,252 business establishments, including 274 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,892. Median rent is $630/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
10.2% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$14,199
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$5,737M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$630
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$287,892
Housing Units84
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation423 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1977.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 274 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.