Mount Vernon

Knox County, Ohio

Population 63K |Median income $73,878 |1 hospital

Population

63,142

Knox County

Median Income

$73,878

+9% vs avg

Median Home Value

$239,400

+5% vs avg

Median Age

39.4

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

63K+4%

Median Income

$73,878+48%

Median Home Value

$239,400+79%

Poverty Rate

11.6%-18%

Unemployment

2.5%-67%

Economics

Median Rent

$950/mo

Poverty Rate

11.6% -18% vs avg

Unemployment 2.5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%

Work From Home 13.7%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 93.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

African American 1%

Asian 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

37.5%

Obesity

37.1%

Short Sleep Duration

32.8%

Physical Inactivity

27.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.7%

Binge Drinking

17%

Current Smoking

15.5%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.8%

Diabetes

12.6%

Current Asthma

11%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 78.2%

Dental Visit 64.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

7.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.5%

Stroke

3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

MOUNT VERNON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Mount Vernon Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from The Islands to Willowick

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lorain County, Ohio Until 4:15 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tri-State Area of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Ohio Through 4:00 AM EDT

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and West Central Ohio Until 2:30 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Northern Kentucky and South Central Ohio

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mount Vernon, OH? ▼

Mount Vernon, OH has a population of 63,142 people, located in Knox County, Ohio.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon? ▼

The median household income in Mount Vernon, OH is $73,878 per year. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

What is the median home value in Mount Vernon? ▼

The median home value in Mount Vernon, OH is $239,400. Median rent is $950/month.

What are the top health concerns in Mount Vernon? ▼

The top health indicators in Mount Vernon include High Blood Pressure (37.5%), Obesity (37.1%), Short Sleep Duration (32.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Mount Vernon? ▼

Mount Vernon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Mount Vernon? ▼

The median age in Mount Vernon, OH is 39.4 years. 24.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mount Vernon, OH is located in Knox County, Ohio. With a population of 63K and a median household income of $73,878, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mount Vernon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Knox County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.