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Mount Vernon, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
885
Population
68/sq mi density
$88,500
Median Income
$37,447 per capita
$207,000
Home Value
$218,993 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,109
Violent Crime/100K
4,653 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2396°N, 75.7853°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").