Mount Vernon, SD
Living in Mount Vernon
Bikeability23
Walkability39
Commute61
Public Transit33
Affordability99
Public Safety86
Airports11
Hospitals94
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
487Population+72 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$4.8k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office21%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas5%
Utility gas44%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Vernon
United States45
South Dakota31
Davison County55
Property Crime in Mount Vernon
United States48
South Dakota34
Davison County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado30
Blizzard14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon, SD
John Paul Ii Elementary School
11 miles, E
Mitchell Christian School
11 miles, E
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
44 miles, N
Freeman Academy
48 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
12 miles, E
Dakota State University
61 miles, E
Mount Marty College
72 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
75 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon, SD
Avera Queen of Peace
13 miles, E
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
26 miles, SE
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
27 miles, S
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon, SD
Joe Foss Field
76 miles, E
Aberdeen Regional Airport
120 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
131 miles, SE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
190 miles, S