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A town of 442. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
Population
442
residents
Median home value
$164K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
28.8
years
Jobs based here
66
A commuter town
What makes Mount Vernon stand out
The thing Mount Vernon does most differently from other towns.
Small town
442 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Schools
Mount Vernon’s public schools outperform 96% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Mount Vernon’s kids attend outperform 96% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 | PK–5 | 110 | A |
| Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 | 6–8 | 58 | A |
| Mount Vernon High School- 01 | 9–12 | 87 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SD on state testsAll 3 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Mount Vernon
Most working residents leave Mount Vernon for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Mitchell (45%), Sioux Falls (9%) and Huron (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Mount Vernon2%
Mitchell45%
Sioux Falls9%
Huron4%
Ethan3%
13 mi
median commute distance
66
jobs based in Mount Vernon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Mount Vernon has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–31°
Spring34–58°
Summer60–84°
Fall37–61°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Mount Vernon is
Mount Vernon beats the South Dakota average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Mount Vernon | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.9% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 65.1% | 69.2% |
Avera Queen of Peace
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 2024
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Mount Vernon sell for about $110K
The median sale price was $110,000 in February 2026.
$110Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in February
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Mount Vernon for work
Where Mount Vernon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
66jobs based in Mount Vernon
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mount Vernon
City in South Dakota, United States
Mount Vernon is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 461 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town takes its name from Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington; an early variant name was Arlandtown.
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- Population
- 461
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,411 ft
- ZIP code
- 57363
- Area code
- 605