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Mount Vernon, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Faulkner County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
185
Population
183/sq mi density
$39,167
Median Income
$14,199 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$282,771 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
206
Violent Crime/100K
3,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,167 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°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.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2236°N, 92.1240°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Faulkner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.2").