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Crime in Vernon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vernon. Key points include:
There were 234 total crimes in Vernon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon is 2,411.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon is 443.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon is 1,968.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vernon is 13.79% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Vernon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vernon / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 234 | 2,411.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 43 | 443.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 288.5 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 191 | 1,968.3 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 278.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 144 | 1,483.9 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 206.1 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Vernon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vernon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vernon is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vernon is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Vernon is $98,769.
The median income in Vernon is $51,114.
Vernon's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vernon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vernon | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 51 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Vernon, TX Weather
The average high in Vernon is 75.4° and the average low is 50.2°.
There are 41.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.6 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vernon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Vernon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vernon
The current population in Vernon is 9,848. The population has decreased 10.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,848 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 9,947 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 10,018 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 10,206 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 10,078 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 10,509 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 10,685 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,765 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,761 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 10,887 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 11,005 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,874 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 11,041 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 10,982 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 11,037 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vernon
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Vernon is:
48.8% White with 4,807 White residents.
6.4% African American with 634 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
3.9% Asian with 383 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 36 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 675 Two Or More residents.
33.6% Hispanic with 3,306 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.6% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vernon
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Vernon is 52.2% female with 5,136 female residents.
Vernon is 47.8% male with 4,712 male residents.
| Gender | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vernon for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Vernon completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Vernon completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Vernon completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Vernon completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Vernon completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Vernon completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Vernon completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Vernon completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Vernon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vernon, Texas
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4.9% of households in Vernon earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Vernon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.8% of households in Vernon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Vernon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Vernon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Vernon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.6% of households in Vernon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Vernon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.2% of households in Vernon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.7% of households in Vernon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vernon | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
