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Mount Vernon, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Montgomery County County
Mount Vernon, GA
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 $35,202 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,737. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,479. Median rent is $702/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.