Vernon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Shiawassee County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
623
Population
623/sq mi density
$67,292
Median Income
$32,211 per capita
$122,000
Home Value
$165,260 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $1,063/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9394°N, 84.0336°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Shiawassee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").