Mount Vernon, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Davison County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
437 Population 1,285/sq mi density
$58,542 Median Income $31,970 per capita
$163,100 Home Value $289,654 Zillow
$382 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,542 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,100 home value, $382/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Vernon, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,542
22% below
$31,970 per capita
Home Value
$163,100
42% below
Zillow: $289,654
Median Rent
$382/mo
67% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
58%
Rent
33%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $58,542 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,970. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Vernon is $163,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,654. Median rent is $382/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

19.7% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population437
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,542
Per Capita$31,970
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,100
Rent$382
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$289,654
Housing Units239
Rent Burden17.6%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,039/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,406 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.