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Mount vernon, AR

Mount vernon, AR.

Population: 1,283 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount vernon, AR is $283,730 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $90,000 after a median 19 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,730

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$283,730
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+51.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$283,730
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$90,000
Median list price
$159,500
Median price per sqft
$59
1-year sale-price change
-68.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
78.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
MT. VERNON/ENOLA HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (24.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,942

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Naylor field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER- CONWAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+408 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.6%
Median annual property tax
$884
Households with broadband internet
59.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,877
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
383

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mount vernonState medianUS median
Median home value$283,730$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$90,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market19 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$884$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mount vernon, AR?
$283,730.
What is the median sale price in Mount vernon, AR?
$90,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount vernon, AR?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Mount vernon, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount vernon, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Mount vernon, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount vernon, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount vernon, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount vernon, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount vernon, AR?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mount vernon, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mount vernon, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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