Mount Vernon, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
16,802 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,335 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$754 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
2
Mount Vernon Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
4
Mount Vernon Urban Area
4
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 26
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 19, OH State House District 98, OH
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Schools

East Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Columbia Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Mount Vernon High School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Knox County Career Center
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Kenyon College
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Knox Community Hospital
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Morrow County Hospital
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Licking Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital
26 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
46 miles, SW • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
66 miles, E • 1.4 star
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