2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Iowa City, IA vs Mount Vernon, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Mount Vernon is 4.1% shorter than it is for residents of Iowa City.
- 67.6% fewer residents of Mount Vernon work from home compared to residents of Iowa City.
 Iowa City, IAMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1427
 space
 Commute Mode
 Iowa City, IAMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock16.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk14.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Iowa City, IAMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock29.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.0%2.9%
Reviews for Iowa City    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Iowa City

Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

   |    Reply

The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mount Vernon


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.