Vernon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wilbarger County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,947 Population 1,261/sq mi density
$48,855 Median Income $28,256 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $106,430 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
464 Violent Crime/100K 1,979 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$48,855 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,855
35% below
$28,256 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $106,430
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
22% above
1,979/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
65%
Home Value
32%
Rent
75%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
333%
Crime
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vernon residents earn a median household income of $48,855 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,256. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vernon is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,430. Median rent is $870/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Vernon reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,979/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vernon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,947
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,261/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,855
Per Capita$28,256
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$870
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$106,430
Housing Units4,787
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent464/100K
Property1,979/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation1,239 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Vernon was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.