Mount Vernon

A city in Davison County, South Dakota — population 438 as of 2020.

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Mitchell Winter Guard seeks community sponsors for 2027 season

WBIW 1340 AM News September 29

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Junior High and Mitchell High School Winter Guard Boosters are seeking local businesses and community members to sponsor the organization as...

Education

WBIW 1340 AM News September 28

Classic country duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform ‘Forever George & Tammy’ at Mitchell Opera House

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Opera House will host Nashville-based husband-and-wife country music duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for a live...

Creatives & Arts

WBIW 1340 AM News September 25

Mitchell man arrested after allegedly violating protective order and trespassing at local residence

MITCHELL — A Mitchell man was taken into custody late Tuesday night after police allegedly caught him entering a residence in violation of an active...

Public Safety

WBIW 1340 AM News September 23

Royalty Crowned: Marissa Blais takes the title at the 2026 Persimmon Festival Queen Contest

MITCHELL — Royalty and tradition took center stage Monday night as the community gathered for the annual Persimmon Festival, highlighted by the announcement of this...

Events

WBIW 1340 AM News September 23

Crowned in Mitchell: Zoey Maddox takes the title at Junior Miss Persimmon Festival Contest

MITCHELL — The excitement of festival season continued as local youth stepped into the spotlight for the Junior Miss Persimmon Festival Contest, culminating in the...

Events

WBIW 1340 AM News September 23

Little Miss Royalty: Lydia Cessna Crowned at the Persimmon Festival

MITCHELL — The excitement was electric as the annual Persimmon Festival continued with the ever-popular Little Miss Contest, bringing out bright smiles, proud families, and...

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Mount Vernon by the numbers

Population 438Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²)
Median age: 28.8
Persons per household: 2.2
Median house value: $164,400

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: FINANCE OFFICER
Address: PO BOX 52, MOUNT VERNON, SD 57363

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