Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Mount Vernon: city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Rockcastle in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| Population | 2,499 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Rockcastle County |
| Postal code | 40456 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 5.36 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3529,-84.3405 |
| Altitude | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Vernon is capital of Rockcastle County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:30:43 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 60℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 37°21'10"N 84°20'26"W (37.3528600, -84.3404900).
Mount Vernon map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Mount Vernon (1)
American baseball player George Payne was born in Mount Vernon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156295 | Berea College | Berea (KY) | 40404-2182 |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Vernon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Post Office | Mount Vernon (KY) | 40456 |
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Other cities in Rockcastle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockcastle County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brodhead | 1,185 | Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Livingston | 213 | City in Kentucky, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Kentucky cities