Mount Vernon, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,532
Population
1,095/sq mi density
$49,153
Median Income
$24,347 per capita
$175,000
Home Value
$231,650 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
22
Violent Crime/100K
1,807 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,153 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1037°N, 93.8185°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.3").