Mount Vernon, IA
Living in Mount Vernon
Bikeability
67
Walkability
92
Commute
88
Public Transit
55
Affordability
61
Public Safety
76
Airports
15
Hospitals
95
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.5k
Population
+76 (2010–19)
23 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
60%
College-Educated
+15% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate11%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72k
Median Household Income
+$1.6k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation<1%
Walked19%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$203k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
$623
Median Monthly Rent
+$62 (2010–19)
68%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Vernon
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Linn County27
Property Crime in Mount Vernon
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Linn County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding51
Tornado24
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon, IA
All Saints Parish School
11 miles, W
Cedar Valley Christian School
11 miles, NW
St Joseph Catholic School
12 miles, NW
St Matthew School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon, IA
Cornell College
0 miles, N
Coe College
13 miles, W
Mount Mercy University
13 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon, IA
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
12 miles, W
St Lukes Hospital
13 miles, W
Jones Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
15 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
49 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
58 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
66 miles, NW