Mt. Vernon is a city in Jefferson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 14,600.
Population14,492
Median Home$89,700
Area13.07 sq mi
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Fire Guts Mt. Vernon Home
Fire Guts Mt. Vernon Home southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsMAR 09, 2026
House Northeast of Mt. Vernon Heavily Damaged by Fire
House Northeast of Mt. Vernon Heavily Damaged by Fire southernillinoisnow.com
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NewsMAR 07, 2026
Two Mt. Vernon, IL Men Sentenced in Seperate Cases
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