Mount Vernon, OR

Mount Vernon, Oregon

Mount Vernon, Oregon, in Grant county, is 111 miles E of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 190 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 595.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $32,083.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Libertarian 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 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Oregon. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Mount Vernon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. 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 Oregon):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, OR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Mount Vernon Almanac

Mount Vernon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mount Vernon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Vernon Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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