Mount Vernon, Kentucky

Population 2,848

Mount Vernon is located in Rockcastle County, KY. The population is 2,848, making Mount Vernon the largest city in Rockcastle County.

There are 6 public schools in Mount Vernon with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Mount Vernon is very low , and there are 24 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 Orlando, Brodhead and Livingston.

Mount Vernon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

Crime Rate

86.76% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 41
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 82
  • Property Crime: 328
  • Larceny Theft: 205

Registered Offenders

83.93% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Mount Vernon
  • 84.27 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

51 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 47

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Mount Vernon, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Mount Vernon's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $482
  • 1 Bedroom: $512
  • 2 Bedrooms: $674
  • 3 Bedrooms: $922
  • 4 Bedrooms: $949

Zip Codes

40456

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Environmental Hazards

51 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Mount Vernon, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Mount Vernon, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    Mount Vernon, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.23°
  • February 38.35°
  • March 47.55°
  • April 57.66°
  • May 65.71°
  • June 74.63°
  • July 76°
  • August 74.76°
  • September 68.87°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.17°
  • December 36.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mount Vernon, KY

Earthquakes
Mount Vernon, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mount Vernon, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mount Vernon, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mount Vernon, KY has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mount Vernon, KY: $21,104

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mount Vernon is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.48%
White Collar - 43.52%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Harold Rogers

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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14 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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