Vernon County, MO

Living in Vernon County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 41
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 17
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Schools 23
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Residents

21k Population -322 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$441 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas29%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Vernon County

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in Vernon County

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 2 3
Feb 36 2 2
Mar 46 3 1
Apr 56 5 0
May 65 6 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 46 3 0
Dec 35 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon County

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding87
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Vernon County, MO

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Airports

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