Mount Vernon, IL (62864) is a city located in Jefferson County and has a population of 16,387. It has consistently ranked highly in various BestPlaces rankings. For example, it was ranked #3 for ‘Best Places For Education’ in Illinois, #10 for ‘Most Diverse Places To Live’ and #20 for ‘Best Cities To Live In’ in the state. The city also ranks highly for its low crime rate, with only 1 violent crime reported per 1000 people annually. Mount Vernon offers excellent educational opportunities to its residents as well, with two public high schools graduating students with above average GPAs and SAT scores. With an abundance of recreational activities available throughout the county and beyond, there is something for everyone here. It's not hard to see why Mount Vernon has consistently been rated as one of the best places to live in Illinois.
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