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Mount Vernon, IA

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Population
4,514
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
881 ft
Median Home Value
$245,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$780/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$112,656
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityMarion, Iowa12 miles away · 42,732 residents.

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, situated adjacent to Lisbon within the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Famous as the home of Cornell College and hosting the annual street painting Madonnari Festival, the community of approximately 4,513 is served by the Mount Vernon Community School District for public primary and secondary education for local students.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+99.6rating

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