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Vernon, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Washington County County
Vernon, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% below 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 $172,804. 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.
Safety & Crime
Vernon reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,627/100K.
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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.