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Vernon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 404/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
698 Violent Crime/100K 3,026 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon, AZ

At a Glance

Violent Crime
698/100K
84% above
3,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
184%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Vernon reports 698 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,026/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vernon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$9,248
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership35.2%
Zillow$317,996
Housing Units93
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent698/100K
Property3,026/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,961 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Vernon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.