Mount Vernon is a small town of 4,511 in Missouri, with a median household income of $44,491
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 89.6
Mount Vernon's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Vernon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Vernon, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$636
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,491
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 21.8 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
21.8 /100k
Property Crime
1807.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Vernon is served primarily by MT. VERNON R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Vernon, MO
National Avg
School District
MT. VERNON R-V
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Vernon sees average highs of 44.0°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Vernon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,800 and median rent is $636/month.
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 21.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1807.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Vernon are operated by MT. VERNON R-V.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Vernon, MO has a population of 4,511, a median household income of $44,491, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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 44.0°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Vernon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65712.
The population of Mount Vernon, Missouri is 4,511 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Vernon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $142,800, median household income $44,491, crime index 38 (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.
