Vernon, Texas

Population 11,041

Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, TX. The population is 11,041, making Vernon the largest city in Wilbarger County.

There are 7 public schools in Vernon with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Vernon is moderate , and there are 47 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Vernon is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Vernon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Vernon include Davidson, Chillicothe and Harrold.

Vernon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%

Crime Rate

7.62% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 97
  • Violent Crimes: 465
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 427
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

68.19% Higher than national avg.
  • 47 offenders in Vernon
  • 42.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

120 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 105

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Vernon, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Vernon's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

St Paul Lutheran School

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Vernon, TX issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Vernon, TX issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $936
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,105

Zip Codes

76384 76385

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Environmental Hazards

120 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Vernon, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Vernon, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.53°
  • February 45.33°
  • March 55.62°
  • April 63.72°
  • May 73.7°
  • June 84.05°
  • July 86.28°
  • August 86.4°
  • September 76.07°
  • October 64.22°
  • November 53.67°
  • December 39.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Vernon, TX

Earthquakes
Vernon, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Vernon, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Vernon, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Vernon, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Vernon, TX: $40,843

Unemployment

Unemployment in Vernon is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.21%
White Collar - 45.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Mac Thornberry

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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