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North Vernon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,214 Population 941/sq mi density
$48,235 Median Income $26,971 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $208,330 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 4,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,235 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

North Vernon, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,235
36% below
$26,971 per capita
Home Value
$107,900
62% below
Zillow: $208,330
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
4,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How North Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
38%
Rent
78%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Vernon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Vernon residents earn a median household income of $48,235 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,971. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Vernon is $107,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,330. Median rent is $904/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

North Vernon reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,992/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in North Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Vernon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population7,214
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,235
Per Capita$26,971
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,900
Rent$904
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$208,330
Housing Units3,113
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property4,992/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation733 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North Vernon was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.