Mount Vernon, Missouri

Mount Vernon: city in Missouri

About

Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,575 and a population density of 444 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,477 inhabitants.

Mount Vernon locator map
Location of Mount Vernon on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Mount Vernon

Population 4,477 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
County Lawrence County
Postal code 65712
Phone Area Codes 417
Area 10.29 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.1037,-93.8185
Altitude 1,211 feet / 369 meters
Capital city Mount Vernon is capital of Lawrence County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:27:13 (15th April 2026)
Density 435 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.19% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Lawrence County MO Courthouse 20151022-120 image
Lawrence County MO Courthouse 20151022-120 image

Geography

Mount Vernon is located at 37°6'13"N 93°49'7"W (37.1036700, -93.8185400).

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Weather

76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
18 mph SW This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. S...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Mount Vernon decreased by 2.19% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,575 - census
2011 4,549 -0.57% estimation process
2012 4,532 -0.38% estimation process
2013 4,491 -0.91% estimation process
2014 4,464 -0.6% estimation process
2015 4,481 0.38% estimation process
2016 4,500 0.42% estimation process
2017 4,508 0.18% estimation process
2018 4,499 -0.2% estimation process
2019 4,508 0.2% estimation process
2020 4,477 -0.69% estimation process
Mount Vernon zip code is 65712. County name: Lawrence, County fips: 29109

Services and Civic Places in Mount Vernon

1Mt Vernon City clerk court

Rating: 4 (4)

319 E Dallas St, Mt Vernon, MO 65712 View details

Phone: +14174662122 | Website available

2Mt Vernon City Hall

Rating: 4.7 (3)

319 E Dallas St, Mt Vernon, MO 65712 View details

Phone: +14174667688 | Website available

3Mt Vernon City Collector

319 E Dallas St, Mt Vernon, MO 65712 View details

Phone: +14174662062 | Website available

People born in Mount Vernon (4)

People born in Mount Vernon, including activist Julia Butterfly Hill, racing driver Willard Cantrell, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Charles D. Barger, .

More notable people

  • John Crandall (American football coach) he was born in 10/04/1931

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
481049 Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center Carthage (MO) 64836-1332

Closest post offices linked to Mount Vernon.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mount Vernon Post Office Mount Vernon (MO) 65712

Other places with the same name (17)

Other cities in Lawrence County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , MO.

City Name Population Title
Monett 9,161 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Aurora 7,432 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Marionville 2,164 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Pierce City 1,309 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Miller 678 City in Missouri
Verona 606 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Stotts City 217 City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
Halltown 166 Human settlement in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America
Freistatt 160 Human settlement in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America
Hoberg 57 Human settlement in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Mount Vernon distances to largest Missouri cities