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Mount Vernon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Franklin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,523
Population
585/sq mi density
$67,097
Median Income
$29,510 per capita
$176,900
Home Value
$253,661 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
745
Violent Crime/100K
2,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,097 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,900 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
745 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1774°N, 95.2244°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Mount Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.2").