Welcome to Vernon, Illinois! Mt. Vernon is the perfect place to live for those wanting to be near a major metropolitan area but still enjoy a small town feeling.

The excellent location with I-57 and I-64 major transportation routes have served commerce well and brings visitors from all parts of the country. Mt. Vernon is home to many small businesses and is surrounded by large and small agricultural operations. Along with major employers Continental Tire North American, Walgreen's Distribution Center, and St. Mary's Good Samaritan, Inc., diverse employment opportunities are available to area residents.

Vernon is a progressive community with some of the best health care and education services in the state of Illinois. The arts are alive and well in Vernon. From visual to performing and everything in between, our area is fast becoming the center of a growing arts community. Museums, galleries, theaters and numerous foundations and organizations, all promoting the arts, are flourishing in our area.

For all your housing and real estate needs, you’ll soon find out that an investment in Vernon is an investment you will be proud of!

So come to Vernon and see what this great town can offer you!