Mount Vernon Township, IL
Living in Mount Vernon Township
Bikeability26
Walkability41
Commute94
Public Transit37
Affordability96
Public Safety19
Airports22
Hospitals53
Colleges58
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Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-600 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$489Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas55%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Vernon Township
United States45
Illinois50
Jefferson County73
Property Crime in Mount Vernon Township
United States48
Illinois43
Jefferson County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding33
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon Township, IL
Victory Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Orchardville Mennonite School
12 miles, NE
Ewing Mennonite School
17 miles, S
New Horizon Christian School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
47 miles, SW
Greenville University
48 miles, NW
McKendree University
55 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
69 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon Township, IL
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
4 miles, SW
Crossroads Community Hospital
4 miles, SW
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
19 miles, NW
Salem Township Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
55 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
86 miles, SW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
86 miles, W