At a Glance
Median Income
$50,234
$18,574 per capita
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
55.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.2% smoking rate
How South Mount Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Mount Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $50,234 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,574. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Education
15.7% of adults in South Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population702
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,404/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,234
Per Capita$18,574
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty55.1%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,073
Ownership38.4%
Zillow$239,157
Housing Units417
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in South Mount Vernon was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.