Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Mount Vernon is a community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, home to about 2,398 people spread across 2.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $23,162 a year, and a typical home is worth about $111,400. About 15.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Mount Vernon ranks number 150 of 552 in population, number 403 in median household income, number 368 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mount Vernon typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 11 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brodhead, KY | 5.7 mi. | 1,423 |
| 2. | Livingston, KY | 7.7 mi. | 187 |
| 3. | Crab Orchard, KY | 12.0 mi. | 739 |
| 4. | East Bernstadt, KY | 15.9 mi. | 669 |
| 5. | Berea, KY | 16.2 mi. | 15,786 |
| 6. | Eubank, KY | 18.4 mi. | 412 |
| 7. | McKee, KY | 19.7 mi. | 888 |
| 8. | Annville, KY | 20.4 mi. | 1,063 |
What is the population of Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
Mount Vernon has a population of about 2,398 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mount Vernon, Kentucky in?
Mount Vernon is located in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is about $111,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Mount Vernon is about $23,162 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded in Rockcastle County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 11 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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