At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$30,467 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.7% 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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,467. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Education
9.2% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$30,467
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$184,345
Housing Units74
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation514 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute64 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.