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Mount Vernon, OH
City in Knox County, Ohio.
Population
17,052
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,719
ZIP codes
0
Mount Vernon and its ZIP codes
Mount Vernon at a glance
- Mount Vernon is about 5.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 114th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $53,845 a year, 25% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (19% below Ohio) and median rent is $948 a month.
Local data for Mount Vernon, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools9
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants66
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Mount Vernon, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,845
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$948/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,598), Irish Americans (2,016), Italian Americans (787).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Mount Vernon.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,796
20,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $6,067 per person
How people get to work
Mount Vernon, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Vernon, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Vernon, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Mount Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GambierVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| FredericktownVillage | 7.7 mi | 2 |
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 6 |
| HowardCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaVillage | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| SpartaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BladensburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DanvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ChestervilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterburgVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Hartford (Croton)Village | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ButlerVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Gann (Brinkhaven)Village | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Vernon, OH in?
- Mount Vernon is in Knox County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Mount Vernon, OH?
- About 17,052 people live in Mount Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Vernon?
- Nearby places include South Mount Vernon (1.5 mi), Gambier (4.4 mi), Fredericktown (7.7 mi), Apple Valley (8 mi), Howard (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023