Mount Vernon, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
437 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$133 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Davison County
5
Mitchell Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Davison County
6
Mitchell Urban Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 1 7 34
Apr 3 5 47
May 3 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 20, SD State House District 20, SD
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Schools

Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Mount Vernon High School- 01
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
12 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Dakota State University
61 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
72 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Queen of Peace
13 miles, E • 5 star
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
76 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
120 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
190 miles, SW • 1 star
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