Mount Vernon 63 Average
Mount Vernon Livability #298 ranked city in Kentucky#14,414 ranked city in the USARanks better than 50% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mount Vernon

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Mount Vernon transportation information

      Statistic Mount Vernon Kentucky National
      Average one way commute15min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work66.2%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.0%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk15.1%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home0.4%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Mount Vernon, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).