- Important crossroads of region and logistical hub. Intersection of Interstate Highways 57 and 64 with an average daily traffic count of over 37,000 vehicles.
- Access to major railroads including the Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Union Pacific.
- Mt. Vernon Outland Airport is located in Mt. Vernon (40 miles from Marion).
- Major employers include Continental Tire (3,600 employees) and Walgreens Distribution Center (1,500 employees).
- Other incentives: Enterprise Zone, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), TIF District (in Mt. Vernon).
Jefferson County
Important Assets
Top Industries (Private Sector)
2018
- Manufacturing: 4,033 Employees
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3,828 Employees
- Retail Trade: 2,163 Employees
- Transportation and Warehousing: 1,791 Employees
Total Private Sector Employment (All Industries): 17,578
By the Numbers
Population
38,358
Median Household Income
$46,109
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Mt. Vernon Opportunity Zone
Jefferson County: Mt. Vernon Ninth Street Development
The Assets
- Mt. Vernon is a major regional crossroads. Downtown located at intersection of IL State Routes 15 and 37 and within three miles of two major interstate highways (I 57 and I 64).
- Downtown Mt. Vernon is the geographic, civic, cultural, and financial center of Jefferson County. Destination for entertainment,festivals,restaurants,and retail.
- Ninth Street is a three block area anchored by two theaters (The Granada and The Stadium). The Granada was recently renovated and reopened in August 2020 as an events center.
- Ninth Street Includes mix of historic one --, two --, and three story structures.
The Opportunity
- Invest in current businesses on Ninth Street or in existing businesses looking to relocate to Ninth Street.