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Vernon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wilbarger County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,947
Population
1,261/sq mi density
$48,855
Median Income
$28,256 per capita
$89,700
Home Value
$100,055 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
465
Violent Crime/100K
1,852 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,855 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1477°N, 99.3004°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilbarger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.9").