At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$25,970 per capita
Home Value
$315,500
Zillow: $642,510
Median Rent
$917/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
8.5% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,970. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $315,500 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $642,510. Median rent is $917/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
20.2% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$25,970
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A
Home Value$315,500
Rent$917
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$642,510
Housing Units123
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation5,512 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute52 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Vernon was founded in 1857.
The median home in Vernon was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.