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Vernon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jennings County County
Vernon, IN
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 $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,879. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $144,604. 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.
Safety & Crime
Vernon reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,992/100K.
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.