Mount Vernon, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County
Mount Vernon, OH
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 $54,335 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,333. Median rent is $909/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 225/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.