Mount Vernon, South Dakota

Quick Statistics

Mount Vernon is a community in Davison County, South Dakota, home to about 442 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,375 a year, and a typical home is worth about $164,400. About 28.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.

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442
Total Population
▼ down 4% since 2012
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0.34 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,375
Median Personal Income
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$164,400
Median Home Value
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28.7%
College Educated
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89.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 3.1 points since 2010
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Among the South Dakota towns GeoStat tracks, Mount Vernon ranks number 164 of 439 in population, number 202 in median household income, number 102 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 87°F in July, while January nights average about 9°F. The area sees roughly 41 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Mount Vernon
# Town Distance Population
1.Loomis, SD9.6 mi.13
2.Mitchell, SD11.0 mi.15,649
3.Plankinton, SD11.1 mi.603
4.Storla, SD11.3 mi.0
5.Stickney, SD12.3 mi.284
6.Letcher, SD14.2 mi.171
7.Ethan, SD18.0 mi.346
8.Aurora Center, SD20.8 mi.16
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon

What is the population of Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
Mount Vernon has a population of about 442 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Mount Vernon, South Dakota in?
Mount Vernon is located in Davison County, South Dakota.

What is the median home value in Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is about $164,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
The median personal income in Mount Vernon is about $32,375 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Davison County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 9 degrees, with around 41 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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