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Mount Vernon, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County
Mount Vernon, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $282,771. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,093/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.