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Mount Vernon, MO

Mount Vernon, MO.

Population: 9,015 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,004
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+111.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$234,004
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, strongWind, drought, heatWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Mount Vernon Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+94 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$1,022
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
50.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,989
Average weekly wage
$886
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
26

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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