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Mount Vernon, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
Mount Vernon, IL
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 $52,751 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,722. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,300. Median rent is $893/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 1,446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 280% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,939/100K. The murder rate is 20.3/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.