At a Glance
Median Income
$41,364
$25,991 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
Zillow: $189,778
Median Rent
$900/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
21.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon residents earn a median household income of $41,364 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,991. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,778. Median rent is $900/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
8.9% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,364
Per Capita$25,991
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$943M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$900
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$189,778
Housing Units349
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.5 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.