Mount Vernon, Missouri
Mount Vernon is a city of 4,563 people in Lawrence County, Missouri.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lawrence County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Mount Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
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.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Lawrence County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
635 East Mount Vernon Boulevard, Mount Vernon
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
510 East Mount Vernon Boulevard, Mount Vernon
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Where to stay3
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1125 East Daniel Drive, Mount Vernon
History
Mount Vernon was platted in 1845. The city was named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. A post office called Mount Vernon has been in operation since 1846.
Lawrence County Courthouse and Old Spanish Fort Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Mount Vernon, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Mount Vernon
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.9 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Vernon Univ Mo - Sw Ctr (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-06-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Aurora 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Marionville 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Pierce City 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Sarcoxie 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Ash Grove 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Greenfield 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Republic 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Battlefield 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Carthage 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Springfield 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mt. Vernon, MO (7306379788), LWYang from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lawrence County MO Courthouse 20151022-120, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
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