Mount Vernon, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
16,802
Population
1,694/sq mi density
$54,335
Median Income
$30,897 per capita
$161,400
Home Value
$251,333 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
30
Violent Crime/100K
225 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,335 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 982 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3862°N, 82.4840°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").