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Vernon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
723 Population 152/sq mi density
$41,364 Median Income $25,991 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $172,804 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,364 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation55 ft (17 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates30.6123°N, 85.7003°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Florida Beaches International (ECP)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 7, 2019.

Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 204 km
2024 Debby Category 1 235 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 217 km
2020 Sally Category 2 164 km
2018 Michael Category 5 54 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 164 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 136 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 201 km
1998 Earl Category 2 57 km
1997 Danny Category 1 212 km
1995 Opal Category 4 114 km
1995 Erin Category 2 125 km
1985 Elena Category 3 136 km
1985 Kate Category 2 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 77 km 9
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 18 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 62 km 1
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 88 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 47 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 31 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 18, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 52 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,012 97 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,968 89 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,683 98 km
2020 VILAS 7,663 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 76 km
2018 FIREBREAK 56 (23) 7,530 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 7,430 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,252 90 km
2022 ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128 7,208 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,052 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 6,923 98 km
2020 UNNAMED 6,827 97 km
2014 BURN UNIT 061 6,812 97 km
2024 ANF BU 65 66 RX 0320 6,771 90 km
2021 BU 64/65 6,678 91 km
2015 TIGER CREEK FIRE 6,585 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 5.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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