At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$32,211 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
Zillow: $160,606
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,211. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,606. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Vernon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 519/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population623
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$32,211
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$1,063
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$160,606
Housing Units278
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property519/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation776 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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