Come On Down . . .

Watch this video filmed in Mt. Vernon and the surrounding area.  We are small but diverse and welcome you to be a part of our community.

Where Is Mt. Vernon?

Mt. Vernon is ideally positioned on I-44, serving as the Gateway to the Ozarks region. Within commuting distance of larger cities like Joplin and Springfield, Mt. Vernon has the small-town charm families look for but large enough to have everything you need and support a thriving workforce for businesses. In "Mountaineer Country", families are within just an hour of tourist cities like Branson as well as Stockton and Tablerock Lakes.

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Climate

Moderate temperatures prevail most of the time in Mt. Vernon and southwest Missouri.  The average temperature for January, the coldest month, is approximately 30 degrees, and the normal for August, the hottest month, is around 85-90 degrees.  The growing season begins in March and ends in late October.  Average annual rainfall is 41 inches with a snowfall average of 13.5 inches per year.

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Economic Development

Our mission to support economic growth and vitality is our first priority. The Chamber of Commerce works closely with city and county governments as well as the Economic Development Council (EDC) to assist businesses with development and expansions. Mt. Vernon offers an ideal centralized location with two exits off I-44 and within 30 miles of Highway 71.

One of the great attractions of the city for either prospective business or industry looking to move to a small city in a centralized location is the fact that Mt. Vernon has no city, personal or property taxes. This has, and will continue to serve, as a beacon for both the large industries as well as the small business owner. These business owners, like everyone else, would love to keep costs down while watching profits soar. Mt. Vernon's unique "no property tax" approach gives potential businesses that chance, a much-needed head start above the competition.

The city has close to 2,000 jobs, with the potential of more moving into town each month. City officials have worked hard to beef up the city's infrastructure, laying down miles and miles of electrical, water and sewer lines.

The event that probably brought the most attention to the community was the completion of the I-44 highway in 1965, one of the major east-west corridors found in America. Thanks to the road and the traffic that it brings to Mt. Vernon's doorstep on a daily basis, the truck and tourist industry has exploded, helping to expand the city's healthy economy. In fact, two of the top 5 businesses in Mt. Vernon are trucking related.  

The Carnation Milk Company first moved to Mt. Vernon in 1923. Today it is Schreiber Foods, one of the largest employers. Top employers found in Mt. Vernon include: the Mt. Vernon School District, three campus schools; TA Truck Stop; Reyco Granning Suspensions; Missouri Veterans' Home; and the Lawrence County Manor/Residential Care Facility.

Mt. Vernon is very proud of the idea that it serves as a "strategic" waypoint for travelers driving coast-to-coast across the country.

Additional Facts

• The City of Mt. Vernon owns its own electrical system, providing for a better per kilowatt base than many other surrounding towns;
• Another unique feature is the fact that Mt. Vernon owns its own airport, complete with a 3,195' runway;
• There is a total of 150 acres of industry with water, sewer and gas services and paved roads;
• Already 90,000-square feet of existing buildings currently are available for new industry or expansions to existing facilities;
• Missouri ranks #1 best tax climate in the nation, according to Federal Advisory Commission on inter-governmental relations;

If further information is needed, please contact City Hall, 417-466-2122.

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