Mount Vernon, MO
Living in Mount Vernon
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute72
Public Transit6
Affordability100
Public Safety55
Airports18
Hospitals57
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation-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
$43kMedian 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
$106kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$487Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon, MO
Trinity Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
Aurora Christian Academy K4-12
10 miles, SE
Round Grove Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Berean Christian Academy
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon, MO
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon, MO
Mercy Hospital-Aurora
11 miles, SE
Cox Monett Hospital
14 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Carthage
28 miles, W
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
26 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
38 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
63 miles, SW
Fort Smith Regional Airport
126 miles, S