Oregon
Mount Vernon is a small town in Oregon with a population of 429. Residents earn $44,844 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Vernon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mount Vernon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Vernon is $44,844, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $132,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Mount Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,844 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,689 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
| County GDP | $373M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 47.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $132,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $329,948 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,071/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4169°N, 119.1132°W |
| County FIPS | 41023 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 47.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |