Mount Vernon, MO

Living in Mount Vernon

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 8
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Schools 47
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Residents

4.5k Population -30 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +13 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone39%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$487 Median Monthly Rent -$27 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
LP gas9%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mount Vernon

United States45
Missouri53
Lawrence County43

Property Crime in Mount Vernon

United States48
Missouri54
Lawrence County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 2 3
Feb 38 2 2
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado22
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mount Vernon, MO

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Mercy Hospital-Aurora
11 miles, SE
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Cox Monett Hospital
14 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Mount Vernon, MO

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