Vernon, TX
Living in Vernon
Bikeability
10
Walkability
14
Commute
100
Public Transit
5
Affordability
100
Public Safety
48
Airports
9
Hospitals
54
Colleges
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-528 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office17%
Service31%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$65k
Median Home Value
+$9.8k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$432
Median Monthly Rent
+$53 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Vernon
United States45
Texas51
Wilbarger County49
Property Crime in Vernon
United States48
Texas58
Wilbarger County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vernon
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado18
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Vernon, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Vernon, TX
St Paul Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
Altus Christian Academy
35 miles, N
Notre Dame Catholic School
47 miles, SE
Christ Academy
49 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Vernon, TX
Midwestern State University
49 miles, SE
Cameron University
59 miles, NE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
98 miles, NE
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
102 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Vernon, TX
Wilbarger General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Electra Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
34 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Vernon, TX
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
58 miles, NE
Abilene Regional Airport
122 miles, S
Will Rogers World Airport
129 miles, NE