Mount Vernon, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Mount Vernon, MO
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 $49,153 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,347. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,650. Median rent is $691/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,807/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.