Mount Vernon is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 4451 residents.. The poverty rate of Mount Vernon is 3.6%, which is 74% lower than national average. The typical household in Mount Vernon earns $71552 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 30.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Mount Vernon, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Mount Vernon remained 2.5%, which is 47% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Mount Vernon, only 61% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Mount Vernon is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Mount Vernon is $203400 , which is 11% lower than national average. While median income in Mount Vernon remained $71552, which is 6% higher than national average.