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Mount Vernon, South Dakota
City · Population 457 · #125 in South Dakota
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About Mount Vernon
Set in the southern part of South Dakota, Mount Vernon is a tiny community with an estimated population of 457.
Mount Vernon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,344 residents per square mile.
📰 Mount Vernon News Today
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Mount Vernon, South Dakota 57363 The Weather Channel · Jan 7
- 5 dogs allegedly dumped south of Mount Vernon KELOLAND.com · Apr 10
- 'A big investment for a small school' as Mount Vernon adding FACS program Mitchell Republic · Apr 1
- Motorcyclist near Mount Vernon injured in truck crash KCRG · May 15
- Elaine Mathis Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Will Funeral Chapel · Apr 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mount Vernon Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Mount Vernon — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mount Vernon
- Wermers Lounge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mt. Vernon Area Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mount Vernon
- Hubbard Slough State Public Shooting Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mount Vernon
- Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
- Mount Vernon High School- 01
- Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)457
Rank in state#125 of 310
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density1,344/sq mi
Coordinates43.7127, -98.2612