Mount Vernon Community School District, Iowa

Mount Vernon Community School District is a unified school district in Linn County and Jones County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,058 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 76 sq mi (197 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,058 ± 716
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Linn County92% of the district’s landJones County8% of the district’s land
Land area
76 sq mi (197 km²)
Median household income
$113,125 ± $14,211
Median home value
$283,400 ± $47,860
Water area
1.05 sq mi (2.72 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1920040
Coordinates (central point)
41.934067, -91.461596

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Mount Vernon Community School District, largest first

  1. Franklin Township7,313 people
  2. Mount Vernon (city)4,513 people
  3. Bertram Township2,381 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Lisbon Community School District6.2 mi southeast
  2. Solon Community School District9.4 mi south
  3. Springville Community School District9.4 mi north
  4. Linn-Mar Community School District10 mi northwest
  5. College Community School District13 mi west
  6. Anamosa Community School District14 mi northeast
  7. Cedar Rapids Community School District15 mi northwest
  8. North Cedar Community School District18 mi east

These share a boundary with Mount Vernon Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Mount Vernon Community School District before you rely on it.

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