Vernonia, OR
Living in Vernonia
Bikeability
8
Walkability
2
Commute
6
Public Transit
18
Affordability
53
Public Safety
91
Airports
87
Hospitals
90
Colleges
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
-557 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$3.4k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
44 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$188k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$435 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas46%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernonia
United States45
Oregon34
Portland Metro Area36
Columbia County15
Property Crime in Vernonia
United States48
Oregon58
Portland Metro Area63
Columbia County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 10 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernonia
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernonia, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernonia, OR
Scappoose Adventist School
16 miles, E
Columbia County Christian School
16 miles, E
Piercing Arrow Private School
17 miles, N
St Rose School
22 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Vernonia, OR
Pacific University
24 miles, S
University of Portland
30 miles, SE
Oregon College of Art and Craft
32 miles, SE
Linfield College-School of Nursing
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernonia, OR
Peacehealth St John Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Tuality Community Hospital
26 miles, SE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Westside
27 miles, SE
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Vernonia, OR
Portland International Airport
34 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
117 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
120 miles, S
Roberts Field
149 miles, SE