Mount Vernon is a small town of 277 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $48,625
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Vernon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
Mount Vernon's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Vernon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Vernon, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$581
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 417.4 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
417.4 /100k
Property Crime
1721.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Vernon is served primarily by MOUNT VERNON ENOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Vernon, AR
National Avg
School District
MOUNT VERNON ENOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Vernon sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Vernon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $581/month.
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 417.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1721.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Vernon are operated by MOUNT VERNON ENOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Vernon, AR has a population of 277, a median household income of $48,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mount Vernon averages 49.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Vernon, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72111.
The population of Mount Vernon, Arkansas is 277 with a median age of 30.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Vernon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $48,625, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
