What are the schools like in Mount Vernon, OR?

School district data for Mount Vernon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon?

The median household income in Mount Vernon, OR is $62,422 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Vernon, OR?

Mount Vernon has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.6 inches.

Mount Vernon, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mount Vernon, OR affordable or expensive?

Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Vernon is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,800 and the median rent is $652 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon, OR?

Crime rate data for Mount Vernon is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mount Vernon, OR a Good Place to Live?

Mount Vernon is a small town of 595 in Oregon, with a median household income of $62,422 and a 13.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 92.6

Mount Vernon's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Vernon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Vernon, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$652	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,422	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mount Vernon is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Vernon, OR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Vernon sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 12.3 inches of annual precipitation and 9.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Vernon, OR
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	12.3"
Annual Snowfall	9.6"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Vernon, OR	National Avg
Population	595	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

John Day, OR 8 mi Canyon City, OR 8 mi Prairie City, OR 20 mi Long Creek, OR 21 mi Seneca, OR 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97865

Mount Vernon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Vernon, OR affordable or expensive?

Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Vernon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,800 and median rent is $652/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon, OR?

Crime data for Mount Vernon is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mount Vernon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mount Vernon, OR a good place to live?

Mount Vernon, OR has a population of 595, a median household income of $62,422, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon averages 40.3°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.3 inches with about 9.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97865.

What is the population of Mount Vernon?

The population of Mount Vernon, Oregon is 595 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Vernon?

Key numbers for living in Mount Vernon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $122,800, median household income $62,422. 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.