Mount Vernon, IA

Mount Vernon, Iowa

Mount Vernon, Iowa, in Linn county, is 13 miles SE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 194 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Mount Vernon contains a population of approximately 3,390.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $59,205. The typical family in Mount Vernon is better off than most in Iowa. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Mount Vernon have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $700. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mount Vernon Housing

Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 73% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Mount Vernon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mount Vernon Almanac

Mount Vernon Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Vernon Public Libraries

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Mount Vernon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mount Vernon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Vernon High Schools (2004)

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
525 PALISADES RD
319-895-8843
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 402 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Mount Vernon Colleges

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Cornell College

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