Mount Vernon, IL
Living in Mount Vernon
Bikeability23
Walkability38
Commute97
Public Transit34
Affordability99
Public Safety15
Airports22
Hospitals52
Colleges58
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Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-261 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab2%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$532Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
LP gas3%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Vernon
United States45
Illinois50
Jefferson County73
Property Crime in Mount Vernon
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 | 4 |
| 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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon, IL
Victory Christian Academy
0 miles, E
Orchardville Mennonite School
16 miles, NE
Ewing Mennonite School
16 miles, S
New Horizon Christian School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
45 miles, S
Greenville University
48 miles, NW
McKendree University
53 miles, NW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
67 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon, IL
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
1 miles, W
Crossroads Community Hospital
1 miles, W
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
18 miles, NW
Franklin Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
52 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
78 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
83 miles, SW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
84 miles, W