Mount Vernon, Illinois

Population 15,051

Mount Vernon is located in Jefferson County, IL. The population is 15,051, making Mount Vernon the largest city in Jefferson County.

There are 12 public schools in Mount Vernon with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Mount Vernon is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mount Vernon is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mount Vernon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mount Vernon include Mount Vernon Township, Shiloh Township and Dodds Township.

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Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

60.95% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

301 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools found in Mount Vernon, IL view public schools

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Summersville Grade School (Grades PK-08)
Mcclellan Elementary School (Grades PK-08)
Mount Vernon High School (Grades 09-12)
Bethel Grade School (Grades PK-08)
Spring Garden Elementary School (Grades PK-08)

Summary

There are 12 K-12 public schools in Mount Vernon, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Mount Vernon's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

2 Private Schools found in Mount Vernon, IL

Mt Vernon Christian School

Victory Christian Academy

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39 Former Drug Labs found in Mount Vernon, IL view all

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7 Building Permits for Mount Vernon, IL View All

In 2014, the city of Mount Vernon, IL issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
In 2013, the city of Mount Vernon, IL issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 12 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.

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Fair Market Rents in Mount Vernon, IL

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Property Type Rent
Studio: $571
1 Bedroom: $615
2 Bedrooms: $809
3 Bedrooms: $1,038
4 Bedrooms: $1,097

Zip Codes in Mount Vernon, IL

62864

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Environmental Hazards for Mount Vernon, IL

301 Environmental Hazards for Mount Vernon, IL

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Health Hazards for Mount Vernon, IL

Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)

Mount Vernon, IL has 94.27% good air quality.

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Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY (between 2 and 4pCi/L)

Mount Vernon, IL is a yellow zone.

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UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average

Mount Vernon, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.

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