Vernon, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
33 Population 6/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $29,845 per capita
$33,600 Home Value $107,564 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,600 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,813
30% below
$29,845 per capita
Home Value
$33,600
88% below
Zillow: $107,564
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
12%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,845. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vernon is $33,600 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,564. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average).

Education

15.4% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vernon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$29,845
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$512M
Avg Weekly Wage$710

Housing

A+
Home Value$33,600
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$107,564
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.