Living in Vernon, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon · Census data 2020–2024

Vernon has 33 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $53,542 (18% lower than the Oklahoma median).

Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Vernon at a glance

Population
33
Median age
45.8State: 37
Median household income
$53,542State: $65,039
Homeowners
64.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%

Is Vernon a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 15.2%.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Oklahoma median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Vernon median household income

The median household income in Vernon is $53,542 and the income per person is $32,891. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Vernon$53,542
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Vernon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
26
Owner-occupied
64.7%
Renter-occupied
35.3%
Vacant
34.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
1.94

34.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vernon has many vacation and second homes.

Vernon demographics

Population
33
Median age
45.8
Under 18
6.1%
65 and older
33.3%
Households
17
Foreign-born
9.1%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino24.2%
Black54.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon ›

Education in Vernon

15.4% of adults 25 and older in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon15.4%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Vernon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
21.4%
Drive alone
78.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.4%

Vernon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Vernon33$53,542——
Hanna128$41,250$49,400—
Dustin360$31,667$59,600$617
Indianola156$37,857$82,500$1,350
Canadian Shores194$42,500——
Weleetka949$42,292$60,800$628
Lamar160$46,250—$800
Henryetta5,608$45,259$88,600$695
Dewar764$67,813$92,800$900

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Living in Vernon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Vernon, OK?

The median household income in Vernon is $53,542, 18% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Vernon, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 15.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Oklahoma median.

What is the median age in Vernon?

The median age in Vernon is 45.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).

What is the unemployment rate in Vernon?

The unemployment rate in Vernon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Vernon?

15.4% of adults in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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