The Town FilesMount Vernon, Indiana
City in Posey County · population 6,493 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,300
- Household income
- $62,263
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.1
Mount Vernon is a city of 6,493 people in Posey County, Indiana. The median home is worth $163,300, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 85% of Indiana towns, better transit than 84% of Indiana towns.
How Mount Vernon ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Vernon is worth $163,300, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $62,263, which is more affordable than 47% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $783 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Vernon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $783 | $888 |
| Median household income | $62,263 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Vernon
| People | Mount Vernon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Mount Vernon
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 9, 2024 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 8, 1974.
Severe weather in Posey County since 1996
Posey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
| March 5, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1828: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Posey County
Posey County had 8,961 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,064 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Mount Vernon itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Mount Vernon
5 public schools with 2,061 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | 9-12 | 576 | 10.5 |
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | 6-8 | 513 | 16.0 |
| West Elementary School | K-5 | 343 | 13.7 |
| Marrs Elementary School | K-5 | 318 | 13.3 |
| Farmersville Elementary School | PK-5 | 311 | 14.1 |
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Morganfield, KY17.2 mi · 3,256 people · home $113,600
- Carmi, IL18.2 mi · 4,865 people · home $114,800
- Henderson, KY18.5 mi · 27,981 people · home $160,100
- Highland, IN19.7 mi · 4,435 people · home $240,400
- Evansville, IN20.0 mi · 117,298 people · home $143,100
- Melody Hill, IN21.7 mi · 3,689 people · home $201,600
- Newburgh, IN26.7 mi · 3,344 people · home $237,600
- Fort Branch, IN27.6 mi · 2,965 people · home $195,900
Mount Vernon questions
Is Mount Vernon, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Vernon scores better for retirees than 44% of Indiana towns and quieter than 19%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Mount Vernon?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Vernon is valued at $163,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,263, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $783 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Vernon?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 8.4 inches of snow.
Does Mount Vernon get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 9, 2024. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)