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Mount Vernon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,431 Population 2,233/sq mi density
$61,527 Median Income $35,341 per capita
$164,200 Home Value $216,685 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,527 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $726/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density2,233/sq mi
Coordinates37.9370°N, 87.8959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 57 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 58 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 14 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 130 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 57 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 125 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 23 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 109 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 54 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 131 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 57 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 149 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 58 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 47 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 125 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 71 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 141 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 58 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 57 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 850 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 72 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 3 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 29 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 16 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 81 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 67 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 80 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 54 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 57 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 68 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 88 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 68 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 53 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 57 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 82 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 68 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 98 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (2.8").

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