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Mount Vernon
  • Town in Missouri
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Springfield

Mount Vernon

#30 in Best Places to Retire in Missouri
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Mount Vernon is a town in Missouri with a population of 4,470. Mount Vernon is in Lawrence County. Living in Mount Vernon offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Mount Vernon and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mount Vernon are above average.
    About Mount Vernon...
    Population
    4,470
    Town near
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $591
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      156.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      268.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,394.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      199.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Mount Vernon

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,400
    National
    $69,021
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