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Mount Vernon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
Mount Vernon, IA
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 $106,356 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,406. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $256,900 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,832. Median rent is $802/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 652/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.