At a Glance
Median Income
$67,188
$38,879 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $149,503
Median Rent
$688/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
22.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon residents earn a median household income of $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,879. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,503. Median rent is $688/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.7% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,067/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$38,879
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$688
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$149,503
Housing Units141
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.