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Mount Vernon, Indiana

Introduction to Mount Vernon, Indiana

Located in Posey county, Mount Vernon, Indiana, is 18 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 118 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is located within the Evansville - Henderson metropolitan area. Mount Vernon contains a population of approximately 7,478 residents.

Mount Vernon History

In 1805, Andrew and William Mcfadin arrived in the Posey county. They founded the Mcfadin bluff, which increased in settlers a couple of years later. This river town, located on the bend of the bustling Ohio River, was established in 1816. The city derives its name from a British naval hero, Edward Vernon.

Mount Vernon and nearby Attractions

  • Hands On Discovery
  • Evansville Museum of Arts & Science
  • Harmonie State Park
  • Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
  • Wabash county Museum

Things To Do In Mount Vernon

The Hands On Discovery and the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden are located in the city. Harmonie State Park offers recreational facilities such as camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The Pfister Pond or the McFadden Creek and The Wabash County Museum are near the city.

Mount Vernon Transportation

The Louisville International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Mount Vernon Higher Education

Higher education is available at the University of Southern Indiana, the University of Evansville, and the Vincennes University.

High Points

Mount Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMount Vernon Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Mount Vernon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, IN

Comparing Mount Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population68
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89

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