Vernon, AL

Living in Vernon

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 17
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Schools 49
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Residents

2k Population -366 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black13%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate44%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income -$5.4k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office32%
Service5%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$233 Median Monthly Rent -$39 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units24%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas31%

Crime

Violent Crime in Vernon

United States45
Alabama48
Lamar County10

Property Crime in Vernon

United States48
Alabama52
Lamar County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump85%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 53 5 0
Dec 44 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Vernon, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Vernon, AL

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Heritage Academy
24 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Vernon, AL

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Stillman College
49 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Vernon, AL

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Airports

Airports near Vernon, AL

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Key Field
105 miles, S