Mount Vernon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County
Mount Vernon, IN
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 $61,527 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,341. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,509. Median rent is $726/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 823/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.