Mount Vernon, KY

Mount Vernon, Kentucky

Mount Vernon, Kentucky, in Rockcastle county, is 44 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city contains a population of approximately 2,592.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mount Vernon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $23,105.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $415. Among political parties, the Republican 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 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Kentucky. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Mount Vernon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Mount Vernon Almanac

Mount Vernon Climate

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Mount Vernon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mount Vernon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Vernon Public Libraries

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Mount Vernon Hospitals

ROCKCASTLE HOSPITAL / RESPIRATORY CARE CENTER, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
145 NEWCOMB AVE P O BOX 1310
(606) 256-2195
Emergency Service: Yes

Mount Vernon High Schools (2004)

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1545 HWY 461
606-256-4816
Serves 842 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

ROCKCASTLE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
945 W MAIN ST
606-256-3846
A Non-traditional School
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Mount Vernon Colleges

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