Mount Vernon
City in Lawrence County, Missouri

Mount Vernon is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, with 4,526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hoberg, 3.0 miles SW.
- 4,526residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 1,095 / sq mipopulation density
- 65712ZIP code
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,526. Mount Vernon is located halfway between Springfield and Joplin along I-44.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mount Vernon weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Mount Vernon
There are no webcams in Mount Vernon itself. These are the closest, 45 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $53,255
- Median home value
- $186,800
- Median rent
- $673/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
Do you know Mount Vernon? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Mount Vernon special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Mount Vernon
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Mount Vernon Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Mount Vernon, MO population
Mount Vernon had 4,526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,526 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1048° N, 93.8187° W |
| ZIP code | 65712 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2950672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Hoberg3.0 mi SW
- Stotts City7.1 mi W
- Freistatt7.2 mi SW
- Miller7.7 mi N
- Chesapeake7.7 mi E
- Verona10.0 mi S
- Aurora11.0 mi SE
- Halltown12.1 mi NE
- Marionville12.3 mi SE
- La Russell13.6 mi W
- Monett14.0 mi SW
- Billings14.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Lawrence County, Missouri.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, MO?
4,526 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, MO?
The ZIP code of Mount Vernon is 65712.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Hoberg (3.0 mi), Stotts City (7.1 mi), Freistatt (7.2 mi), Miller (7.7 mi), Chesapeake (7.7 mi).
Last updated: