Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Happy Bean Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
North Main Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Knox County Memorial Theatre Building
Theatre Arts
Premiere Theatre 7
Cinema
Food and Drink (25) D-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mirster Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Creno's Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Flappers
Bar
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Young's Drive-in
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's Burrito
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pirates' Cove
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Baker's IGA
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Memorial Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Mount Vernon City Square Park
Park
Mortellaro McDonald Pavilion
Park
First Knox National Bank Pavilion
Park
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Softball Park
Park
Ariel-Foundation Park
Park
Lamartine Square
Park
Arch Avenue Park
Park
Hiawatha Park
Park
Lamb Park
Park
Riverside Park
Playground
Dan Emmett Park
Park
orchard park playground
Playground
Orchard Park Field
Park
David Paulson Shelter House
Park
Wolf Run Overlook
Park
Shops (31) F
Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
G. R. Smith Hardware
Home Improvement
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Bullock's
Convenience Store
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Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Maurices
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Saturday's
Hairdresser
Connell's Home Furnishings
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
Rent-2-Own
Furniture
Ashayla's "The Salon"
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Famous Hair
Hairdresser
We Luv Pets
Pets
Aaron's
Furniture
Knox Village Square
Mall
JCPenney
Department Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 87/100 - which is 5% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D+

Mount Vernon crime rates are 2,667 per 100k, which is 28% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
2,290 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
378 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D-

The median income in Mount Vernon is $46,656 - which is 8% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$46,656 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Mt Vernon Dental
Dentist
Mount Vernon Police Department
Police
Mount Vernon Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Knox Community Hospital
Hospital
Mid-Ohio Corporate Care
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Universal Dermatology & Vein Care
Doctor
Buckeye Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Mount Vernon home prices are $120,600 - which is 9% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$120,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools A-

The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Ohio
School Test Scores
72% B
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (8) C-
East Elementary School
Mount Vernon Middle School
Knox County Career Center 4
Pleasant Street Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School
Twin Oak Elementary School
Mount Vernon Sda Elementary School
Dan Emmett Elementary School
High Schools (2) C-
Mount Vernon High School
Knox County Career Center
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ratings A

Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Mount Vernon Area Facts

  • Mount Vernon has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mount Vernon crime rates are 28% higher than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Mount Vernon is 5% lower than the Ohio average

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Enjoying The Outdoor Lifestyle in Mount Vernon, OH 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) One of the great things about living in Mount Vernon, Ohio is the number of outdoor activities the town offers. During the summer the Hiawatha Pool Water Park is a central gathering place for the community and visitors alike. The park is not nearly as large as other water parks w ...Read More hich are national chains, but it offers slides and activities for children of all ages.

Some children just never grow up, they are known as golfers. There are several courses in the area for those kids at heart and their kids can join them on the links shooting a round of golf. If hiking the golf course isn't appealing, maybe hiking on the Kokosing Gap Trail is more appealing.

Sometimes residents want to escape the outdoors and Mount Vernon, Ohio offers options for that as well. There are numerous antique stores located throughout the town. Similar to the shopping options, there are plenty of local restaurants to try throughout town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Vernon? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Phillips Park
      Mount Vernon City Square Park
      Mortellaro McDonald Pavilion
      First Knox National Bank Pavilion
      Mount Vernon Nazarene University Softball Park
      Ariel-Foundation Park
      Lamartine Square

      Entertainment

      Knox County Memorial Theatre Building
      Premiere Theatre 7

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Mirster Pizza
      Subway
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Creno's Pizza
      Domino's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Vernon? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Vernon? The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 87/100 - which is 5% lower than Ohio.
      Mount Vernon
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon? Mount Vernon crime rates are 2,667, which are 28% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,667 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      212%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Vernon? The median income in Mount Vernon is $46,656 which is 8% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $46,65616% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,99920% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Vernon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Knox Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Buckeye Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
      Universal Dermatology & Vein Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Mount Vernon home prices? Mount Vernon home prices are $120,600 - which is 9% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $120,60035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76719% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Mount Vernon have good schools? The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      49% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Mount Vernon a good place to live? Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      4 total surveys

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