Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon is a city of 35,377 people in Skagit County, Washington, founded in 1870.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 145 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln Theatre, Cedardale Orchards, Children's Museum of Skagit County and Rick Leonard Gallery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; February lows average 35°F.
Weather in Mount Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most populous city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. A central location in the Skagit River Valley, the city is located 51 miles (82 km) south of the Canadian border and 60 miles (97 km) north of Seattle. The population was 35,219 at the 2020 census, making it the 35th most-populous city in Washington, with 62,966 people living in its urban area. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area, covering most of Skagit County.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Lincoln Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
Multi-purpose theatre in Mount Vernon, Washington, United States
712 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon
Museums and landmarks8
Children's Museum of Skagit County
Museum · 2.9 mi
432 Fashion Way, Burlington
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Rick Leonard Gallery
Museum · 1.2 mi
511 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon
Mo-Su 11:00-17:00; Tu off; We off
Mount Vernon School District 320
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
124 East Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon
Skagit County Fairgrounds
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
479 West Taylor Street, Mount Vernon
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes145
Big Rock Roadhouse
Restaurant · Burger · 2.4 mi
14779 State Route 9, Mount Vernon
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Big Scoop Sundae Palace
Cafe · Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
327 East College Way, Mount Vernon
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Bite Teriyaki and Pho
Restaurant · Sushi, Asian, Bubble Tea · 1.7 mi
323 East College Way, Mount Vernon
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Cask & Cleaver Steakhouse
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
416 Myrtle Street, Mount Vernon
We-Su 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 15:00-22:00
Dragon Inn
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
225 Riverside Lane, Mount Vernon
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
133 more on the map.
Where to stay12
La Quinta Inn & Suites Burlington
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
1670 South Burlington Boulevard, Burlington
Churches and places of worship40
St. Paul's Episcopal Church / La Iglesia Episcopal de la Resurreccion
Church · Episcopal
415 South 18th Street, Mount Vernon
Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Place of worship · 1.3 mi
500 West Section Street, Mount Vernon
Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 0.8 mi
2710 East Fir Street, Mount Vernon
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1515 East College Way, Mount Vernon
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare26
Costco Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
1725 South Burlington Boulevard, Burlington
Map of Mount Vernon
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 2.4 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 51°F | 1.8 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 54°F | 1.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 53°F | 1.1 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 49°F | 2.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 39°F | 5.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Vernon 3 Wnw (4 mi away), rain and snow from Mount Vernon 3.4 W, 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
Skagit County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-01-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Burlington 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Anacortes 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Arlington 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Camano 20 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Bellingham 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Marysville 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Lake Stevens 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Everett 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Ferndale 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Eastmont 36 mi south, about 59 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
- Mount Vernon, Washington, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
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